SIX HEALTH BENEFITS YOU ARE MISSING BY NOT HAVING ENOUGH SLEEP!!

 

These days, it is very common for people to skip sleeping at night.In most cases, the belief is that you are lazy or you are not so serious about your life if all you do at night is to sleep and not do something productive with your night but little did we realise the health risk we pose on ourselves by not getting adequate sleep...don't allow motivational speakers make you dig your own grave.

On the other hand, we all stay up at night to have access to high internet speed and as well to enjoy that our awoof data plan😉😉..you know what I'm talking about, but you will be shocked at the health threats you are imposing on yourself by doing so. It is necessary to get adequate sleep for at least 8hrs in a day most especially during the night hours.

What about people with demanding jobs?

It's quite understandable that there are people whose jobs demand them to stay awake all night but it's impossible not to get at least 9hrs off from work  a day.The period should be used to rest and not dive into another stress all in the name of hustling..

HEALTH  BENEFITS SSOCIATED WITH ADEQUATE SLEEP

1.SLEEP KEEPS THE HEART HEALTHY

 Heart failures are more  likely to occur during the early morning hours, which may be due to the way sleep interacts with the blood vessels. Lack of sleep has been associated with worsening of blood pressure and cholesterol, which are risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

Your heart will be healthier if you get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night.

2.SLEEP MAY HELP PREVENT CANCER

Did you know that people who work the late shift have a higher risk of developing breast and colon cancer? Studies have shown that light exposure reduces melatonin levels. Melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, is thought to protect against cancer as it appears to suppress the growth of tumors.

Be sure that your bedroom is dark and avoid using electronics before bed in order to help your body produce the melatonin it needs.

3.SLEEP IMPROVES YOUR MEMEORY

Arhough we do not fully understandwe sleep and dream, but studies have shown that sleep plays an important role in a process called memory consolidation. During sleep, your body may be resting, but your brain is busy processing your day, making connections between events, sensory input, feelings, and memories.

Deep sleep is a very important time for your brain to make memories and links, and getting more quality sleep will help you remember and process things better.

4.SLEEP MAY HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT

Studies have shown that people who sleep fewer hours per night are more likely to be overweight or obese. It is thought that a lack of sleep impacts the balance of hormones in the body that affect appetite 

The hormones ghrelin and leptin, which regulate appetite, have been found to be disrupted by lack of sleep. If you want to maintain or lose weight, don't forget that getting adequate sleep on a regular basis is a huge part of the equation.

5. SLEEP REDUCES RISK OF DEPRESSION

Sleep impacts many of the chemicals in your body, including serotonin. People with serotonin deficiencies are more likely to suffer from depression. You can help to prevent depression by making sure you are getting the right amount of sleep: between 7 and 9 hours each night.

Serotonin is an indoleamine neurotransmitter, that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being and security.

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6.SLEEP HELPS THE BODY REPAIR ITSELF

Sleep is a time to relax, but it's also a time during which the body is hard at work repairing damage caused by stress, ultraviolet rays, and other harmful exposure. Your cells produce more protein while you are sleeping. These protein molecules form the building blocks for cells, allowing them to repair the damage..Ensure to get adequate sleep

WHY DO I FIND IT DIFFICULT  TO SLEEP AT NIGHT EVEN WHEN I INTEND TO?

1 YOU CHECK YOUR PHONE BEFORE BED

Social media and email can bring stress. That can make you struggle to sleep

The other issue with phone time before bedtime? Your brain thinks the artificial light from the screen is daylight. So, your body doesn’t make as much of something called melatonin. That’s a chemical that helps you sleep. If you don’t have enough of it, you may get insomnia -- the inability to fall or stay asleep.

The fix: Shut off all digital devices -- including your cellphone, computer, and television -- at least an hour before you end your day.

2. YOU GO TO BED DIFFRENT TIMES ALL WEEK LONG

Hitting the hay at 9:30 on Wednesday and midnight on Saturday can throw off your body’s internal clock. That can make it harder for you to fall and stay asleep. It can also make you groggy when you wake up .

The fix: You may not be able to go to bed at the same time every day, “but try not to vary by more than 30 to 45 minutes, even on the weekends .

3  . SLEEPING POSITION

“The position you sleep in can also make you uncomfortable, which can make it hard to sleep.

Your dog or cat may also be the cause of your blurry-eyed mornings. Pets that share your bed with you can wake you through the night, even if you don’t remember it the next day.

A partner who kicks or takes up more than half the bed could be the offender, too. They may be rousing you and keeping you from getting the quality sleep you need.

The fix: Kick your pet out of your bed -- and make sure they stay out. And if your partner takes up a lot of the bed, consider a bigger mattress. You’ll sleep better if you have room to move.

4. YOUR BEDROOM IS TOO WARM OR BRIGHT

A cool room mirrors the natural drop in body temperature you have when you’re sleeping. If your room is too toasty, it becomes harder for your body to cool down the way it needs to. That can make you restless.

The same goes for light. Even small amounts can give you less melatonin, which’ll make you feel alert at bedtime.

But the darker your room, the easier it is for your brain to enter “sleep mode.”

The fix: “Most research shows around 68 degrees is ideal for sleep, but it’s different for everyone,” Verma says. “You may have to play with the thermostat and test having different layers of blankets to figure out what’s right for you.”

If your window coverings let light in, think about light-blocking shades or curtains. You could hang a sheet or blanket over the window.

7. YOU ARE STRESSED

If you have a lot on your mind when you get into bed, it’ll be tough for you to fall or stay asleep.

The fix: Get a relaxing pre-bed ritual -- and stick to it, even on days when you’re not tense.

“Taking a shower, stretching, or reading a physical book -- not a book on a tablet -- before bed are all good ways to help your brain wind dow