Executive Summary
- Sleep regularity is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration.
- Irregular sleep patterns can increase the risk of health problems.
- Establishing a consistent sleep schedule can improve overall health.
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
Sleep Regularity and Mortality Risk
Recent studies have shown that sleep regularity is a key factor in reducing mortality risk. One forum user noted:
Magnesium supplementation solved my sleep issues. I have seen many doctors, including sleep specialists, regarding insomnia. They all pointed to one source as the reason for the sleep issues: stress.
Confounding Variables
Some users have expressed skepticism about the study’s findings, citing confounding variables that may not have been accounted for. For example:
I wonder how much of this is driven by confounding variables they haven’t accounted for. They do factor in shift work as a categorical variable, and employment status as a categorical variable not taking into account occupation.
Another user pointed out that correlation does not necessarily imply causation:
As always with a lot of these: it’s not saying causation. You might measure the speed of your car by putting your hand out of the window and notice that the wind force on your hand is strong when the car goes fast.
Focus Keyword: Sleep Regularity
