Sleep is essential for health. It plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, including repairing cells and strengthening our immune system.
The lack of a good night’s sleep can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.
The fact that the sleep you get before the clock strikes twelve counts ‘double’ has to do with the idea that you would sleep more deeply during that time.
Biologically, humans naturally have a sleep-wake rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, which is influenced by external factors such as light and darkness.
Yet there is no scientific evidence to show that an hour of sleep before midnight is more valuable than after midnight. Sleep quality does not depend on when we go to bed, but on the sleep stages we go through during a complete sleep cycle.
A complete cycle takes about 90 to 110 minutes. A sleep cycle consists of several phases: light sleep, deep sleep and REM sleep, the stage in which we dream. It is true that deep sleep, which is essential for physical recovery and growth, occurs predominantly in the first half of the night. However, this does not necessarily mean that going to bed earlier is better for sleep quality.
It’s important to remember that everyone has unique sleep patterns, determined by age, lifestyle, and overall health. Some people are naturally more ‘morning people’, while others are more ‘night people’.
Instead of focusing on specific bedtimes, it’s better to create a consistent sleep routine. If you try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day, the quality of your sleep will certainly improve.
2024-04-11 19:10:29
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