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Japanese Man Who Slept Only 30 Minutes: A 40-year-old Japanese man named, Mr Daisuke Hori claims that he has slept only 30 minutes daily for the past 12 years and enhanced his productivity. While we all believe that getting sound sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, this Japanese man, according to the South China Morning Post, doesn’t feel tired of how he has trained his body and mind for only 30 minutes of sleep within a day. 

Still in disbelief? The 40-year-old Hori has managed to maintain a sleep routine of just 30 minutes per day to ‘double’ his life and claims to have trained his mind and body to function normally with minimal sleep. 

According to SCMP, Mr Hori stated, "As long as you exercise or drink coffee an hour before eating, you can stave off drowsiness." To explore Hori's sleep practises, Japan's Yomiuri TV closely followed him for three days on a reality show titled Will You Go With Me? 

“As long as you do sports or drink coffee an hour before eating, you can stave off drowsiness. People who need sustained focus in their work benefit more from high-quality sleep than long sleep,” he said in the show. 

According to Dr Sanjay Kumar, Director Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad, sleeping for less than 6 hours can have adverse effects on one’s body functions and overall health. He said, “Poor sleep quality and duration can lead to increased levels of inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein (CRP). Inflammation is a critical factor in the development of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries), which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.”

Side-Effects Of Short Sleep Cycles (Image Credits: Canva)

Dr Kumar explained that insufficient sleep can impair the function of the endothelium, the inner lining of blood vessels. Endothelial dysfunction is an early indicator of atherosclerosis and can lead to the development of cardiovascular disease. Poor sleep quality is associated with an increased risk of arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation. Arrhythmias can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure if not managed properly.

Chronic insomnia is linked to a higher risk of developing heart disease, including coronary artery disease and heart failure. The stress and hormonal imbalances caused by poor sleep are major contributors to this increased risk, Dr Kumar added. 

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