A lack of sleep may affect a person’s desire or ability to maintain a healthful lifestyle, but it may or may not be a direct contributor to weight gain
Good sleep brings about better calorie regulation,similarly to gaining weight, there is evidence to suggest that getting a good night’s sleep can help a person consume fewer calories during the day
Getting enough sleep is essential for helping a person maintain optimal health and well-being. When it comes to their health, sleep is as vital as regular exercise and eating a balanced diet.
Modern-day living in the United States and many other countries does not always embrace the necessity for adequate sleep. Yet, it is important that people make an effort to get enough sleep regularly.
The following are some of the many benefits health professionals associate with getting a good night’s rest.
1. Lower weight gain risk
The link between weight gain and obesity and short sleep patterns is not completely clear.
This research argues that many previous studies fail to account adequately for other factors, such as:
There have been several studies throughout the years that have linked obesity and poor sleep pattern.However there is no link between being overweight and sleep deprivation.
A lack of sleep may affect a person’s desire or ability to maintain a healthful lifestyle, but it may or may not be a direct contributor to weight gain.
2. Better calorie regulation
Similarly to gaining weight, there is evidence to suggest that getting a good night’s sleep can help a person consume fewer calories during the day.Sleep patterns affect the hormones responsible for appetite.
When a person does not sleep long enough, it can interfere with their body’s ability to regulate food intake correctly.
3. Greater athletic performance
Adequate sleep for adults is between 7 and 9 hours a night, and athletes may benefit from as many as 10 hours. Accordingly, sleep is as important to athletes as consuming enough calories and nutrients.
One of the reasons for this requirement is that the body heals during sleep. Other benefits include:
- better performance intensity
- more energy
- better coordination
- faster speed
- better mental functioning
4. Lower risk of heart disease
One risk factor for heart disease is high blood pressure. getting adequate rest the body’s blood pressure to regulate itself.
Doing so can reduce the chances of sleep-related conditions such as apnea and promote better overall heart health.
Social and emotional intelligence is derived when you sleep well.Sleep has links to people’s emotional and social intelligence. Someone who does not get adequate sleep is more likely to have issues with recognizing other people’s emotions and expressions.
When you sleep your brain gets Better productivity and concentration
Getting enough sleep is essential for helping a person maintain optimal health and well-being. When it comes to their health, sleep is as vital as regular exercise and rating a balanced diet.
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Newborns (0-3 months): Sleep range narrowed to 14-17 hours each day
Infants (4-11 months): Sleep range widened two hours to 12-15 hours
Toddlers (1-2 years): Sleep range widened by one hour to 11-14 hours
Preschoolers (3-5): Sleep range widened by one hour to 10-13 hours
School age children (6-13): Sleep range widened by one hour to 9-11 hours
Teenagers (14-17): Sleep range widened by one hour to 8-10 hours
Younger adults (18-25): Sleep range is 7-9 hours
Adults (26-64): Sleep range did not change and remains 7-9 hoursOlder adults (65+): Sleep range is 7-8 hours
The recommendations now define times as either (a) recommended; (b) may be appropriate for some individuals; or (c) not recommended.
Sleep Duration Recommendations:
Age | Recommended | May be appropriate | Not recommended |
Newborns0-3 months | 14 to 17 hours | 11 to 13 hours18 to 19 hours | Less than 11 hoursMore than 19 hours |
Infants4-11 months | 12 to 15 hours | 10 to 11 hours16 to 18 hours | Less than 10 hoursMore than 18 hours |
Toddlers1-2 years | 11 to 14 hours | 9 to 10 hours15 to 16 hours | Less than 9 hoursMore than 16 hours |
Preschoolers3-5 years | 10 to 13 hours | 8 to 9 hours14 hours | Less than 8 hoursMore than 14 hours |
School-aged Children6-13 years | 9 to 11 hours | 7 to 8 hours12 hours | Less than 7 hoursMore than 12 hours |
Teenagers14-17 years | 8 to 10 hours | 7 hours11 hours | Less than 7 hoursMore than 11 hours |
Young Adults18-25 years | 7 to 9 hours | 6 hours10 to 11 hours | Less than 6 hoursMore than 11 hours |
Adults26-64 years | 7 to 9 hours | 6 hours10 hours | Less than 6 hoursMore than 10 hours |
Older Adults≥ 65 years | 7 to 8 hours | 5 to 6 hours9 hours | Less than 5 hoursMore than 9 hours |
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