Early Sleep

‘Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man, healthy, wealthy and wise’ were the words uttered by Benjamin Franklin (one of the founding fathers of the United States).

Scientific research makes clear that sleep is essential at any age. Sleep powers the mind, restores the body, and fortifies virtually every system in the body. These days, getting a healthy night’s sleep has become a major challenge for some people.

Sleepless nights in bed, and late nights at the office are killing our sleep quality.But why is sleep important? What happens when you don’t get enough sleep? The benefits of getting a good night’s sleep are many, the most common reasons being:

1. You Can Maintain a Healthy Weight

According to a study, there is a connection between short sleep duration and gaining weight. Scientists say that the more sleep deprived you are, the more you won’t be able to reduce weight. When you suffer from chronic sleep deprivation

You won’t be feeling energized to exercise or eat healthy. Moreover, if you stay up late, you will end up binge-eating unhealthy snacks.

2. Healthy Sleep, Healthy Heart

Getting a full night’s rest is important to keep your heart healthy. Sleeping lowers your blood pressure, resting early can keep your risk of developing serious heart related medical conditions down.Better quality sleep can reduce your risk of stroke and heart attacks later in life. Keep your heart healthy by getting more rest!

3. Increased Energy Levels

Have you ever noticed your body lagging after a bad sleep? There’s a reason for that.Many important restorative activities happen to your body when you sleep. Muscles, organs, and tissues are repaired during sleep, which helps improve how you feel the next morning, and your general health.If you find yourself constantly exhausted or drained during the day, try getting more sleep and you might see an improvement.

4. Instant Stress Relief

Sleep isn’t only important for physical health but also for mental health.A lack of sleep has been linked to feelings of extreme stress, and may even lead to depression and anxiety.If you find yourself constantly stressed, depressed, or anxious, try getting a few more hours of sleep improve your mental health.

5. Benefits to the Immune System

Cellular reproduction and repair happen while you rest at night, which can aid your immune system and help you fight disease. Getting 7-8 hours of sleep at night is crucial to keep your immune system strong!

6. Improves Athletic Performance
Sleep can help increase an athlete’s performance. It’s a useful aid for anyone, not just those
running clocking up high mileage on long marathon runs. Physical activity takes its toils on the body, particularly muscles and tissues; the body needs time to repair itself and this happens during sleep.

7. Sleep Boosts Performance,

from speed (alert minds experience faster reaction times) to better coordination (as sleep is crucial for cementing learnings during the day).

     While you sleep, your body restores hormonal balance, repairs itself, and keeps the circulatory and immune systems functioning properly. Your brain forms and stores memories. Quality sleep allows you to be energetic and alert. It allows you to lose weight, exercise, work, learn, socialize, and do all the things you enjoy.