Hello World! Welcome Friends! Like water, food, and regular exercise that keeps the body healthy and active, proper sleep has the same importance. A study suggests sleeping less than seven hours at night can put your physical and mental health at risk.
While sleeping, as the body rests, the internal organs perform several maintenance and repair processes that maintain our overall health and fitness.
In contrast, lack of sleep can cause high blood pressure, depression, obesity, and other health issues. Here are the top benefits of getting proper sleep.
Healthy Heart
The central of the overall goodness of human health is the heart. While we sleep, the blood pressure decreases, and the heartbeat rate slows. As a result, the vascular and cardiac system rests.
Contrary to this, insufficient sleep raises the risks of unwanted cardiovascular health issues. A prolonged lack of sufficient sleep can cause cardiac attacks, heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Restored Immune Sleep
Have you ever wondered why we feel restored, fresh, and healthy when we wake up? That’s because the body grows growth hormones necessary for mental and physical development.
Besides the growth hormones, the body produces Cytokines that support the immune system in fighting against microorganisms and antibodies. Loss of cytokines can make an individual more prone to common infections, like fever, cold, and flu.
Sudden Weight Gain Or Lose
The sudden weight gain or loss due to lack of sufficient sleep is associated with the imbalance of the hormonal and disturbed eating cycle. For instance, lack of sleep decreases Leptin and increases the Ghrelin hormone.
The Leptin hormone makes us feel full, while the Ghrelin hormone makes us feel hungry. As a result, we often overeat. Sleep-deprived individuals tend to eat more calories since they have bigger appetites. For healthy body weight, prioritize proper sleep.
Improved Mental Function
As we all know, sleep quality is vital; it’s believed that proper sleeping helps with cognitive thinking and high-power memory. A study suggests, “Proper sleeping helps the brain to grow, restructure, and reorganize new neural connections.”
The neural connections help the brain form memories and learn new information. In contrast, lack of sleep negatively impacts the brain to function optimally during the day and memorize well.
Regulated Blood Sugar
The sleeping cycle is directly linked to the regulation of the insulin hormone. As you know, the insulin hormone maintains the blood’s glucose level. Sleeping seven hours daily helps ensure that blood sugar is regulated adequately.
A study suggests individuals who don’t get seven hours of proper sleep are at higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. Insufficient sleep causes the body’s reduced sensitivity to insulin, preventing cells from effectively utilizing it. This results in elevated sugar levels in the blood due to inadequate insulin action.
Conclusion:
Besides maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise, take care of your sleeping cycle. Remember, sleeping is the only time the brain, heart, and organs relax, restore, and repair. Ensure your body is restoring and repairing well!
Get at least seven hours of proper sleep. If your sleeping cycle is troubled, don’t hesitate to consult a doctor. After all, health is wealth!
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