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A good night’s sleep is a incredibly important for achieving optimal health. The fuller your schedule, the more you must aggressively manage your sleep. It is just as important as diet and exercise for maintaining a clear mind and strong body.
Poor sleep is strongly linked to weight gain.
People with short sleep duration tend to weigh significantly more than those who get adequate sleep. Short sleep duration is one of the strongest risk factors for obesity. If you are trying to lose weight, getting quality sleep is absolutely crucial.
Good sleep can improve concentration and productivity.
Sleep is important for cognition, concentration, productivity, and performance. All of these are negatively affected by sleep deprivation. Good sleep, on the other hand, has been shown to improve problem-solving skills and to enhance performance and memory. Poor sleep has been shown to impair brain function.
Poor sleepers have a greater risk of heart disease and stroke.
Studies have found that short sleepers are at far greater risk of heart disease or stroke compared with those who sleep 7 to 8 hours per night. We know that sleep quality and duration can have a major effect on many risk factors. These are the factors believed to drive chronic diseases including heart disease.
Poor sleep is linked to depression.
Mental health issues such as depression are strongly linked to poor sleep quality and sleeping disorders. It has been estimated that 90% of patients with depression complain about sleep quality. Those with sleeping disorders, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, also report significantly higher rates of depression than those without.
Sleep improves your immune function.
Even a small loss of sleep has been shown to impair immune function. If you get sick often, getting at least 8 hours of sleep per night is essential. Sufficient sleep can improve immune function and help fight the common cold.
Poor sleep is linked to increased inflammation.
Sleep can have a major effect on inflammation in the body. In fact, sleep deprivation is known to activate undesirable markers of inflammation and cell damage.
