Linda N. Edelstein, Ph.D.

8 Essential Sleep Facts

by | Feb 25, 2013 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

Here are facts that will encourage you to make good decisions about sleep.DSCN1143

1. 7-9 hours are required for adults each night

2. People who get enough sleep are more optimistic than those who do not.

3. Your body has a reduced ability to respond to insulin if you do not get enough sleep (if you didn’t already know, this leads to diabetes). Read on……

4. Lack of sleep affects the body’s ability to metabolize glucose

5. People who do not get enough sleep become more obese (see next fact for explanation).

6. Lack of sleep results in significant changes to your ability to regulate your appetite, your hunger and your food intake.

7. People who do not get enough sleep have more complaints about body pains.

8. Lack of sleep adversely affects your body’s ability to control your

blood pressure.

Convincing, no?

Source: APA Monitor January, 1913

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1 Comment

  1. Kulwant Singh

    Well i love to sleep a lot , specially in mornings 🙂 Nice benefits of sleep

    Reply

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