The Importance of a Good Night"s Sleep
With so many obligations and concerns that modern life brings, people don't care much about having a good night's sleep.
Some think that sleep is a waste of time.
Others want to sleep better, but cannot.
Transit, television, cinema, internet, children, and double shifts are some of the enemies of a good night's sleep.
Good sleep is essential for physical, mental and spiritual health.
We spend a third of our lives sleeping.
It is during sleep time that mental and bodily functions are restored and the body is prepared to face the next day.
However, the vast majority of people do not sleep properly, which can cause serious health problems.
Sleeping poorly can cause irritability, memory loss, depression, and difficulty concentrating.
In adults, the lack of sleep interferes with the ability to assess risks and make decisions.
Children are also affected.
Sleeping late affect the release of growth hormones, make children more irritable and with less ability to concentrate in school.
Also, when we sleep poorly for a long time, our body undergoes physiological changes that may be related to obesity and diabetes.
In a recent article published in the journal "Circulation", American doctors have concluded that inadequate sleep quality is associated with increased blood pressure, even in adolescents.
Make adjustments in your schedule so you can sleep more and better.
Remember that the hours of sleep before midnight are essential for a good rest, so try going to bed early and sleep 7-8 hours per night.
The recipe for a good night's sleep is as follows:
Some think that sleep is a waste of time.
Others want to sleep better, but cannot.
Transit, television, cinema, internet, children, and double shifts are some of the enemies of a good night's sleep.
Good sleep is essential for physical, mental and spiritual health.
We spend a third of our lives sleeping.
It is during sleep time that mental and bodily functions are restored and the body is prepared to face the next day.
However, the vast majority of people do not sleep properly, which can cause serious health problems.
Sleeping poorly can cause irritability, memory loss, depression, and difficulty concentrating.
In adults, the lack of sleep interferes with the ability to assess risks and make decisions.
Children are also affected.
Sleeping late affect the release of growth hormones, make children more irritable and with less ability to concentrate in school.
Also, when we sleep poorly for a long time, our body undergoes physiological changes that may be related to obesity and diabetes.
In a recent article published in the journal "Circulation", American doctors have concluded that inadequate sleep quality is associated with increased blood pressure, even in adolescents.
Make adjustments in your schedule so you can sleep more and better.
Remember that the hours of sleep before midnight are essential for a good rest, so try going to bed early and sleep 7-8 hours per night.
The recipe for a good night's sleep is as follows:
- try to sleep in a dark room, quiet, and well ventilated
- go to bed on an empty stomach (light supper until three hours before bedtime)
- do moderate physical activities during the day, and
- have peace of mind.
