Why Should You Get Enough Sleep?

in #health6 years ago (edited)

If you are into sports or just want to stay healthy and fit, you have to pay attention to your sleep. You might have heard people saying that you waste your time sleeping. Let me tell you that you are not wasting your time. Sleep is there in life, there are reasons behind this.

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If you want to heal your body and have a happier and healthier life, sleep is the easiest way to do that. To learn more about why you should get enough sleep, please keep reading till the end.

1. Being healthy

If you don’t get enough sleep, it will decrease your ability to fight off illness. It affects your immune system. As a result, your body will not be in a good position to fight diseases and you will get sick easily. So, if you want to stay healthy, you have to get enough sleep.

2. Getting a younger looking skin

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In one study, a group of people between the ages of 30 and 50 was evaluated based on their sleep habits and the condition of their skin. The results revealed that those with too little sleep had more wrinkles, uneven skin color, and marked looseness of the skin. So, get enough sleep and have a younger look.

3. Losing weight

If you want to lose weight, you have to sleep well. There is a positive relationship between getting enough sleep and weight loss. People usually focus on diet and workout, that is great, but getting enough sleep is really important to lose your weight. So, get enough sleep and you will see a positive change.

4. Having a happy married life

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Loss of libido (sex drive) is a common problem that affects many women and men at some point in their life. Lack of sleep can diminish your sex drive. One study shows that young men who lost sleep over a week period showed a decrease in testosterone levels. And it is going to affect your married life. To have a better-married life, make sure you get enough sleep.

5. Increasing your performance

Sleep has an impact on learning and memory. In a study published by Experimental Brain Research, a group of 18 men was given a task to complete and the first task was completed following a full night’s sleep. The next task was completed after skipping a night of sleep and found that brain functions including memory, reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving worsened along with reaction time and alertness. So, sleep can increase your overall performance.

6. Avoid the risk of cancer

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's (AASM) sleep statement, shortened sleep is associated with higher rates of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and prostate cancer. So getting enough sleep is very important to avoid the risk of cancer.

7. Reduce Anxiety and depression

Lack of sleep could change your mood and it can be a cause of anxiety and depression. If you sleep well, it could save your life. So, get enough sleep, stay healthy and be happy!

Thank you so much for reading this post. So get enough sleep and live a happy life.

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