Sleep is often underestimated, while enough sleep is of great importance for your health. Here are 6 reasons why getting enough sleep is important.
If you haven't had enough sleep, you're more likely to reach for unhealthy snacks or linger on the couch instead of exercising. Research also shows that you are more likely to have unprotected sex when you are tired and that you are more likely to be tempted by alcohol or drugs. How is that possible? Too little sleep affects the part of your brain that is responsible for making choices.
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After a bad night's sleep, more hunger hormone is produced. As a result, you have more appetite during the day. Combine that with the first point (making bad choices) and you know why too little sleep can lead to weight gain.
Research shows that sleep-deprived people are rated as less healthy, less attractive and more tired (gosh). This is because growth hormone is produced during your sleep. The growth hormone makes your skin elastic, keeps your metabolism going and is good for your muscles. You can probably imagine what too little growth hormone does to your looks.
The importance of good hygiene in preventing a cold is well known, but the importance of a good night's sleep should not be underestimated.
Enough sleep improves your attention, concentration and coordination and that makes most things you have to do during the day a lot easier.
Well rested, you are less likely to be irritated and less prone to feelings of depression and anxiety. And that is of course good for your mood.
Source:YouBeauty
