Sleeping too much, or too little, truly affects your health. Insiders Health TV brings you some sleep tips based on the latest research so you can sleep your way to a healthy lifestyle.
Here are a few other benefits:
1. Weight
In the brain, your metabolism and sleep are controlled by the same sectors. There are hormones in your blood that rise when you get tired, and those same hormones will make you hungry.
2. Stress & Depression
A lack of sleep can contribute to depression and poor cardiovascular health. A good night’s sleep can greatly reduce your stress levels, helping you maintain healthy blood pressure levels. Along with that, a good amount of sleep can help with emotional stability and reduce anxiety.
3. Athletic Performance
Not only will you be benefiting your weight with enough sleep, but your overall athletic performance will improve as well. Studies have shown that athletes with a solid 8 hours or more, saw improvements in their athletic performance and less fatigue throughout the day. However,
4. Improve Memory
A process called consolidation, will strengthen your memories or any skills you may have learned when you were awake. No matter if it’s physical or mental, you’ll perform that new “trick” even better after you sleep.
