Getting at least seven hours of sleep every night can help you keep costly chronic conditions at bay, combat fatigue, and more!
Improve your sleep schedule, and you might benefit from the following:
1. Increased productivity and work performance: Giving your body enough sleep will help you build energy, repair muscle, improve memory, and release or regulate important hormones that are essential for everyday functions within the body.
2. Decreased weight gain: A study from the National Sleep Foundation concluded that not getting enough rest can increase your appetite. The hormones that regulate your hunger become irregular, causing an increase in appetite, which can lead to weight gain.
3. Improved mental health: The better sleep you get at night, the better mood you’ll have throughout the day. Getting sufficient Z’s can alleviate feelings of fatigue that may contribute to stress, depression, and anxiety.
Ready to improve your sleep?
Start with understanding your current sleep patterns. Fill out a sleep diary for the next two weeks so you can keep track of what factors in your diet or activity might be affecting your sleep.
Sources: The Sleep Foundation, health.gov
