Stress, taking work home, computers and smartphones are often blamed for lack of sleep. While others simply believe that working hard, playing hard and sleeping when you’re dead is the best way to live one’s life. Many do not realize the profound effect that lack of sleep does to our body and mind.
How much sleep do we need?
Most people need around eight hours of quality sleep every night. But there are some who need more or less to function properly. What is needed is for you to discover the sufficient number of hours for you to sleep and try your best to achieve that.
The following are the ways in which a good night’s sleep can boost our health:
Sleep decreases the risk of heart disease
Continued sleep deprivation seems to be linked to increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and increases the level of certain chemicals that has a connection with inflammation which is not good for the heart.
Sleep boosts immunity
Not having adequate sleep for a long time can affect your immune system which makes you easily prone to getting sick.
Sleep prevents diabetes
According to studies people who are having less than five hours of sleep every night are more prone to getting type 2 diabetes because it changes the way the body processes glucose.
Sleep boosts mental well-being
One night of not having enough sleep can already make one irritable and moody the next day. That is why long-term inadequate sleep can cause depression and anxiety.
Sleep can keep you slim
According to studies, people who sleep for less than seven hours a day are more likely to increase their weight and become obese. It is due to the reduced levels of leptin (the chemical that makes you feel full) and increased levels of ghrelin (the hormone which stimulates hunger).
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