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10 Benefits of
Better Sleep
Healthy lifestyles can be accomplished through
exercise and diet, but a good night’s
sleep is just as important. Several benefits
can come from sleeping the recommended
amount of hours, a number that varies depending
on your age. These benefits can affect
the mind and body, impacting moods,
health, and stress levels in a positive way.
Read below to discover 10 key benefits of
getting the proper amount of sleep.
Better Overall Health
Getting enough sleep each night helps keep
your heart healthy. Sleep reduces the levels
of stress and inflammation in the body
while keeping blood pressure and cholesterol
levels low.
Reduced Stress
Sleep lowers the levels of stress hormones
in the body. It keeps you more patient and
less agitated, allowing you to not get stressed
about certain things. A full night of
sleep enables you to handle stress during
the day at an easier, calmer level.
Increased Memory
While you sleep, your brain works to organize
and correlate memories. The more
sleep you get, the more you retain and recall
certain things learned during the day.
Sleep allows your brain to better process
new experiences and knowledge, helping
to retain information easier.
Strengthened Immune System
During sleep, the body produces extra protein
molecules that strengthen the immune
system. These molecules help the immune
system mend your body at a cellular level
in order to combat pollutants and bacteria
exposure.
Stronger Muscles
At night, slow wave sleep occurs and allows
your body to release growth hormones
for muscles. Your body also uses sleep
to heal damage done to cells and tissue
while you were awake; allowing your
muscles to become stronger.
Improved Mood
People who sleep less are more likely to
have anxiety, be depressed, and experience
low self-esteem. Sleep loss has a stronger
effect on mood than cognitive ability or
motor function, an indication that more
sleep could help.
Healthier Skin
Better sleep increases collagen production
and prevents bags from forming underneath
eyes. Lack of sleep is directly correlated
with depression, anxiety, and other
factors that harm skin and appearance.
Fewer Migraines and Headaches
Studies have shown that those who sleep
less are more likely to experience migraines.
36% to 58% of sleep apnea sufferers
often wake up with a migraine or throbbing
head.
Increased Productivity
Tired people find it harder to concentrate
on various tasks throughout the day. These
tasks could be work-related or in your personal
life. Research suggests that attention
tasks seem to be sensitive to sleep loss.
Decreased Risk of Obesity
Multiple studies have proven that people
who sleep less are more likely to be obese.
This is potentially due to the hormonal
changes caused by sleep deprivation. Not
enough sleep stimulates your appetite,
increasing the chances of higher calorie
and sugar intake.
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