JAKARTA - Good sleep time and quality play a very important role in maintaining body health, including the heart. Therefore, the condition of insomnia which is difficult to sleep or difficult to maintain sleep must be watched out for.
Insomnia is now no longer seen as just a problem of fatigue, but also a serious risk for heart disease. Professor of psychiatry and behavioral health, Dr. Julio Fernandez-Mendoza explained that his research team showed a strong relationship between insomnia and the risk of heart disease.
"We found that people who complain of insomnia, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, are more likely to have high blood pressure and are at risk of heart disease," Julio said, quoted by CBS News, on Friday, January 9, 2026.
In adolescents and adults, insomnia and lack of sleep have been shown to trigger increased stress, changes in hormone levels, and inflammation in the body. This condition generally appears long before a person is diagnosed with heart disease.
It is worth noting that insomnia is an early signal that the body is in an unbalanced state. If left to linger, this condition can develop into a more serious cardiovascular disorder.
During sleep, the body usually undergoes important recovery processes, including regulating blood pressure, stabilizing hormone levels, and repairing damaged tissues and cells.
If you are sleep-deprived or have trouble sleeping, the process is disrupted and makes the body system work under pressure. Increased stress hormones such as cortisol can cause blood pressure to rise and trigger chronic inflammation.
In the long run, this condition accelerates blood vessel damage and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Thus, it is not surprising that experts now view sleep as one of the main pillars of heart health that is parallel to a healthy diet and regular physical activity.
Therefore, everyone is encouraged to ensure the time and quality of sleep every day in good condition. The ideal sleep time for adults is seven to eight hours.
"Adults who report sleeping around seven to eight hours per night generally have the best health, both in terms of physical and mental health, as well as longevity," he said.
To improve sleep time and quality, it can start with simple lifestyle changes. Such as reducing caffeine consumption to regular exercise.
"Good sleeping habits include reducing caffeine and alcohol, quitting smoking, and exercising regularly," concluded Julio.
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