Quality sleep is as vital as nutrition according to Althaia experts

Doctor Josep Ramon Cugat warns about cardiovascular and neurodegenerative risks caused by chronic lack of rest.

Generic image of a bedroom with dim, warm lighting to promote rest.
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Generic image of a bedroom with dim, warm lighting to promote rest.

Doctor Josep Ramon Cugat, a specialist at the Althaia foundation in Manresa, argues that restorative sleep is a fundamental biological need to prevent serious diseases this March.

Sleep is not a luxury but a pillar of human survival. According to Josep Ramon Cugat, a leading specialist in sleep disorders in Central Catalonia, scientific evidence shows that sleeping is as essential as breathing or eating for the body's proper functioning.

"Sleeping is as essential as eating or breathing"

Josep Ramon Cugat · Doctor at Althaia Foundation
Chronic lack of rest is associated with hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. To improve sleep quality, experts recommend avoiding screens after 8:00 PM, maintaining regular schedules, and ensuring maximum darkness in the bedroom.