Poor sleep linked to muscle weakness in youth: study
Getting enough sleep is important to maintain the basic health processes of our body. (Representative)
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Getting enough sleep is important for maintaining our body’s basic health processes, and it is especially essential for adolescent and young adult development.
A recent study has revealed a link between poor sleep and signs of muscle dysmorphia, a rising trend in young people.
The study, published in the journal Sleep Health, included more than 900 teenagers and young adults. At two weeks, participants who reported more muscle dysmorphia symptoms reported getting fewer hours of sleep and having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
“Poor sleep can have significant negative impacts for adolescents and young adults, including an increase in negative mental health symptoms,” says lead author Kyle T. Ganson, PhD, MSW, an adjunct at the Factor-Inventash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. The professor said.
“Poor sleep is of concern in people who experience symptoms of muscle dysmorphia because it may exacerbate the functional and social impairments that are commonly reported, as well as increase suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Is.”
Prior research supports this cause for concern. Previous studies indicate that, on average, teens and young adults are sleeping less than the recommended 7 to 10 hours per night.
A body of research has also found that poor sleep is an indicator of mental health diagnoses and is linked to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and psychosis. Ganson and colleagues’ study is the first to examine the relationship between sleep and muscle dysmorphia.
The study authors say the mechanisms linking greater muscle dysmorphia symptomatology and poor sleep may be multifactorial. For example, people who have a greater intolerance for their appearance, who engage in obsessive thinking, and who experience anxiety related to their body and muscles may experience poor sleep.
Additionally, for some people, sleep may be displaced by physical activity, as a person engages in muscle-building exercises in the evening so as not to interfere with business responsibilities.
“Individuals experiencing symptoms of muscle deterioration may be more likely to use and consume dietary supplements marketed to improve workouts, increase muscle mass and accelerate muscle recovery,” Ganson said. “
“These products contain high levels of caffeine or other stimulants, which can have negative effects on sleep. Additionally, anabolic-androgenic steroids, which are commonly used in people with muscle dysmorphia, have also been shown to have negative effects on sleep. “has been seen to have an impact.”
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