新闻摘要：
多项研究显示，睡眠时长与心血管事件呈 U 型关系，短睡与长睡都与风险增加有关，部分大样本研究把最低风险点放在7–8小时。但这些多为观察性研究，说明的是“同时出现”的关系，不能单凭睡得久就断定它是病因。专家提醒，看到长期每天睡9小时及以上且白天仍困倦的人，首先应警惕并筛查可纠正的病因，而不是单纯把“睡得久”当成罪魁祸首。
实际情况是，睡得久常常是其他问题的信号：睡眠呼吸暂停、抑郁或焦虑、甲状腺功能减退、慢性疼痛或炎症、药物副作用和低体力活动等，才是直接增加心血管风险的因素。冬季本身就是心脑血管事件高发期，气温下降、感染增加、室内外温差等都更常见地诱发问题。与其焦虑“多睡半小时会不会心梗”，不如关注血压、血脂、血糖、甲状腺、必要的睡眠监测和心理筛查。
思考与启发：
日常生活里，关心健康不需要被数字吓住，也不该把每个症状都简单归结为一个标签。天经里一贯教导我们要守望自己的身心、彼此关照、按理有节地生活。遇到长时间疲惫，去做些实在的检查，叫亲人陪同就诊，胜过空自担忧。
把注意力放在可改变的事上：规律活动、控制体重、检测血压血脂血糖、排查睡眠呼吸问题和情绪状态，这些朴素的行动才是对自己和家人最实在的守望。
经文：
你要保守你心，胜过保守一切，因为一生的果效是由心发出。《宰逋尔·箴言 4:23》
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### English Translation
TitleDon’t Blame Long Sleep for Heart Trouble
News Summary
Several studies have found a U‑shaped link between how long people sleep and the risk of heart and blood‑vessel problems. Both very short sleep and very long sleep are associated with higher risk, and many large‑sample studies suggest the safest “sweet spot” is about 7‑8 hours a night.
However, most of these studies are observational – they simply note that two things happen together. They do not prove that sleeping a lot causes disease. Doctors warn that when someone routinely sleeps 9 hours or more and still feels drowsy during the day, the first step is to look for treatable reasons, not automatically label “long sleep” as the culprit.
What’s Really Going On
Sleeping a long time is often a warning sign of other health issues that do increase cardiovascular risk, such as:
- Sleep‑apnea or other breathing problems during sleep
- Depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders
- Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
- Chronic pain or ongoing inflammation
- Side‑effects of certain medicines
- Very low physical activity
Winter already brings a higher incidence of heart attacks and strokes. Cold weather, more infections, and larger temperature differences between indoors and outdoors can trigger problems, too.
Instead of worrying, “Will an extra half‑hour of sleep cause a heart attack?” it’s wiser to keep an eye on blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid function, consider a sleep study if needed, and check mental health.
Reflection and Take‑aways
In everyday life we don’t need to be frightened by numbers, and we shouldn’t reduce every symptom to a single label. Scripture reminds us to “watch over your heart,” caring for both body and spirit, and to look out for one another.
When you feel exhausted for a long period, get practical medical checks, bring a family member with you to the appointment, and let go of needless anxiety.
Focus on what you can change:
- Keep a regular schedule of gentle activity
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar
- Have sleep‑breathing problems evaluated
- Pay attention to emotional well‑being
These simple, concrete steps are the most faithful way to guard yourself and your loved ones.
Scripture
“Guard your heart above all else, for everything you do flows from it.” – Proverbs 4:23
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