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Early rising no good for the heart: study
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Friday, 07 September 2007
Generations have praised the wisdom of getting up early in the morning, but a Japanese study says early-risers are actually at a higher risk of developing heart problems.
The study, conducted by researchers from several universities and hospitals in the western Japanese city of Kyoto, revealed a link between wake-up times and a person's cardiovascular condition.

"Rising early to go to work or exercise might not be beneficial to health, but rather a risk for vascular diseases," said an abstract of the study.

The study, covering 3,017 healthy adults aged between 23 through 90, found that early risers had a greater risk of heart conditions including hypertension and of having strokes.

Full report: Physorg.com
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Aurelia said:

  WOW What an interesting Study! Thanks for sharing this.
2007-09-09 00:01:11 | url

Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio said:

  My question would be, did they lump all early risers together?

Getting up at 5 to catch a train for a 2 hour commute to a stressful job is very different from hopping out of bed early because you can't wait to get into your day.

2007-09-09 04:16:18 | url

Abel said:

  Aurelia: Yep interesting study.

Carrie: Well said, you got a good point there. I guess there are more factors involved than just early rising. Such as enough rest, exercise, food and your outlook of life.
2007-09-09 08:53:34 | url

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