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Why do we need to sleep?

Sleeping is one of the most essential things in our life as it directly affects both mental and physical health. Too much or too little sleep can also be unhealthy for us. In fact, it’s just as significant as eating healthy and exercising. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased as well.

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The initial reason why people are required to get sufficient sleep is that it can boost your antibodies or immune system. According to the well-rested sleep specialists over at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, proper sleep can also make vaccines more effective, which is obviously a positive side.

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Moreover, when your body gets the sleep it needs, you are most likely to be in good moods. If you sleep well, you wake up feeling rested. Being rested helps your energy levels soar. When your energy is up, life’s little challenges won’t annoy you as much. The better you sleep, the better your ability to stay calm, controlled and reasonable.

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Surprisingly, taking enough rest can help you prevent gaining weight. If you don’t get enough sleep, your body produces Ghrelin, a hormone that boosts appetite. Your body also decreases the production of leptin, a hormone that tells you you’re full. Put them both together and that’s one dangerous combo for late-night snacking, my friend. Plus, when you don’t sleep enough you get more stressed and don’t have the energy to fight off junk food cravings.

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Last but not least, sleep can incredibly improve your memory. It is actually processing and consolidating your memories from the day. If you don’t get enough sleep, who knows where those memories go. Or worse, your mind might actually create false memories.

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References

Barns, L. (n.d.). Top 10 Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep. https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleep-matters-club/top-10-benefits-good-nights-sleep/

SCL Health, (2018). The Benefits of Getting a Full Night's        Sleep. https://www.sclhealth.org/blog/2018/09/the-benefits-of-getting-a-full-night-sleep/