We all know we should be getting our 7-8 hours a night.
But do you know why?
7 reasons to make sure you’re getting your rest
1. assists with weight loss
Recent studies have found that adequate sleep increased the likelihood of people trying to lose weight meet their goal.
2. promotes a healthy balance of hormones
Sufficient sleep can help increase your metabolism and increase your leptin levels, one of the hormones responsible for helping us feel full.
3. strengthens your immune system
During sleep we produce proteins which help repair our body and immune system.
4. reduces stress
Adequate sleep can reduce blood pressure and stress hormone levels. This also assists with the weight loss benefits.
5. improves memory
No one like feeling vague, who knew sleep could help?
6. improves your moods and your mental health
My Dad suffers from depression and he keeps telling me that his shrink is always stressing the importance of sleep to lifting moods in general but especially so in those inclined towards depression.
7. makes you more likely to be successful
Arianna Huffington: How to succeed? Get more sleep
I loved this short talk about the benefits of sleep.
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