For workaholics and hardcore students, the saying, “Sleep is for the weak,” helps in keeping them from falling asleep at night. In a culture wherein working while running on little sleep is praised, promoting healthier sleeping habits can be difficult. Here are a few reasons for one to prioritize sleep.
Losing sleep increases stress, disturbs mood, and impairs one’s ability to concentrate. All of these short-term effects can impact one’s work productivity and overall performance. In the long run, forsaking proper sleep can cause heightened risk fact for diabetes, increased risk for breast cancer, high blood pressure, decreased immune function, major depression, and obesity.
Major depression is a serious threat for insomniacs and other individuals who don’t get enough sleep at night. As depression carries a negative effect on sleep patterns, it may develop a cycle that can be hard to break. Lack of sleep can also affect one’s relationship with their partner and loved ones. Inadequate sleep can impair an individual’s ability to appreciate their partners and friends, which can then lead to stress and place tension on relationships.
Sleep is an integral function for a number of reasons. When one sleeps, the brain signals the body to release hormones and compounds helping in decreasing risk for health conditions, managing hunger levels, maintaining one’s immune system, and retaining memory. Having seven to eight hours of sleep a night can help improve one’s overall health.
Dr. Lisa M. Cannon graduated from New York Medical College in 1991. She received her pulmonary fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital and was affiliated with Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood and the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Dr. Cannon specializes in pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. Visit this blog for more updates.
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Sleep is an integral function for a number of reasons. When one sleeps, the brain signals the body to release hormones and compounds helping in decreasing risk for health conditions, managing hunger levels, maintaining one’s immune system, and retaining memory. Having seven to eight hours of sleep a night can help improve one’s overall health.
Dr. Lisa M. Cannon graduated from New York Medical College in 1991. She received her pulmonary fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital and was affiliated with Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood and the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Dr. Cannon specializes in pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. Visit this blog for more updates.
