From time to time we all under-appreciate the importance of adequate amount of sleep. I for one am a right grumpy git if Ive not had at-least 7 hours sleep. Tiredness has many affects on the body including mood levels, concentration, and increased irritability. By the end of this short blog not only will you have a better understanding of why enough sleep is so important but you'll also have the perfect reading material to send you to sleep!
The optimal amount of sleep a person should get each night is between 7 and 8 1/2 hours. Getting this amount of sleep consistently can actually increase your life expectancy. According to the National Institutes of Health the average adult currently gets less than 7 hours a night. this is a recipe for chronic sleep deprivation.
BENEFITS OF SLEEP
- crucial for a healthy life
- improve memory (via a process called consolidation)
- improve performance
- reduce the risk of injuries
- positive effect on stress, fatigue and mood
- increase fat loss
- reduce stress levels, enabling better blood pressure control
- reduce anxiety levels
- improve energy levels
EFFECTS OF A LACK OF SLEEP
- can cause depression
- higher blood levels of inflammatory proteins which cause heart disease, stroke and arthritis.
- can cause weight issues
- high blood pressure
- kidney disease
- diabetes
Adequate sleep is crucial to a healthy life and overlooked by so many of us. Become more disciplined with your sleeping pattern for a month and i promise you the benefits you'll notice will be life changing.
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