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Is Sleep Deprivation Wrecking Your Sperm?

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Could a lack of sleep lead to sub par swimmers? That’s what the latest research in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests.

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In the study, men who experienced the most sleep related difficulties over a period of 4 weeks—trouble falling asleep or waking frequently throughout the night—had a 25 percent lower sperm count than men who logged a proper night’s sleep.

But, don’t worry, one late night won’t trash your troops. The researchers note that the men with sleep disturbances generally had an unhealthier lifestyle overall (think: a higher BMI or a habit for boozing and smoking); so these poor habits combined may be responsible for the poor sperm quality.

Your main takeaway: Balance builds strong sperm. So that means eat a proper diet, regularly log 7 to 8 hours of shuteye, and don’t forget the gym: Young men who regularly exercise may have better erectile functioning than those who don’t, suggests a recent study published in the International Journal of Sexual Medicine.

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