In an important research related to health and lifestyle, scientists of AIIMS Bhopal have shared shocking facts. According to the study, regular and sufficient sleep not only strengthens the body’s immunity, but it also plays a decisive role in reducing the risk of cancer.
This research published in the International Journal shows that there is a direct relationship between lack of sleep and cancer.
Biological clock and cancer connection
In this study conducted under the leadership of Dr. Ashok Kumar, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, AIIMS Bhopal, it has been said that the human body runs on a natural cycle, which is called ‘Circadian Rhythm’.
According to the study, ‘Staying awake till late night, working in night shifts, mobile scrolling and irregular eating habits spoil this biological clock of the body. This causes hormonal imbalance, which gives opportunity to cancer cells to grow and spread in the body.
Lack of sleep weakens immunity
Research makes it clear that when our sleep cycle is disrupted, the body’s ability to fight diseases reduces. Due to disrupted biological clock:
- Digestion process and metabolism are affected.
- The risk of infections increases.
- The body’s natural cell repair process slows down.
The future of treatment: personalized treatment
Researchers believe that cancer treatment will be more ‘personalized’ in the future. In this, instead of relying only on medicines, the patient’s sleep pattern and his biological clock will also be made a part of the treatment. Experts say that the risk of cancer can be avoided to a great extent by eating food on time and adopting a balanced lifestyle.
Experts’ advice: Keep distance from mobile
Director of AIIMS Bhopal, Dr. Madhavanand has described this research as a warning and guidance for the general public. He advised that:
- Set a fixed time for sleeping and waking up.
- Avoid using mobile and other screens till late night.
- Adopt a healthy routine as a protective shield.
This research makes it clear that getting enough sleep is not a luxury, but an essential requirement to avoid serious diseases.