TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Night sleep is very important for health. In fact, getting a good night’s sleep is just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, most people have trouble sleeping at night, which makes them lack of sleep than the body needs.
Consumption of food and activities carried out affect the quality of sleep. Most think unnecessarily and also think excessively which can cause sleeplessness. Here’s the reason quality sleep it’s important.
Poor quality sleep can affect weight
People who sleep less tend to weigh more than those who get enough sleep. In fact, sleep duration is the strongest contributing factor to obesity. In a review of studies, children and adults with short sleep durations were 89 and 55 percent, respectively, more likely to develop hormonal obesity and lack the motivation to exercise. If you want to lose weight, quality sleep is very important in the process.
People who sleep well tend to eat fewer calories
People who lack sleep will have a high appetite and tend to consume more calories. Lack of sleep can interfere with daily fluctuations in appetite hormones and can lead to poor appetite regulation. High levels of ghrelin affect appetite-stimulating hormones and decreased levels of leptin, a hormone that suppresses appetite.
Good sleep can improve concentration and productivity
Sleep is one of the important causes of brain function, including cognition, concentration, productivity, and brain performance. Studies say lack of sleep can have a negative impact on brain work, and can even lead to alcohol poisoning. On the other hand, getting enough sleep has been shown to improve problem-solving skills and memory performance for both children and adults.
Good sleep can maximize athletic performance
In one study, getting enough sleep significantly improved basketball players’ speed, accuracy, reaction time, and mental health. Short sleep duration can also lead to poor exercise performance as well as functional limitations in older women. A study of more than 2,800 women found sleep deprivation could be associated with slower walking, weaker grip strength, and difficulty performing independent activities.
Lack of sleep has a greater risk of heart disease and stroke
One of the factors that cause heart disease and stores is lack of sleep. A review of 15 studies found people who sleep less have a much greater risk of heart disease and stroke than those who sleep 7-8 hours per night.
Sleep affects glucose metabolism and risk of type 2 diabetes
Lack of sleep is also at risk of affecting blood sugar and reducing insulin sensitivity. In one study, healthy men who slept 4-6 hours caused prediabetes symptoms after continuing the habit after one week.
Lack of sleep can cause depression
Mental health problems such as depression are strongly associated with poor sleep quality. It is estimated that 90 percent of depressed people complain about poor sleep. Lack of sleep has also been linked to an increased risk of dying from suicide. People with insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea have much higher rates of depression.
Sleep boosts immunity
Lack of sleep can cause damage to immune function. A two-week study monitored the progression of the common cold after giving someone nasal drops with the flu virus. They found those who sleep less than 7 hours were almost three times more likely to catch a cold than those who slept for 8 hours or more. If you have frequent colds, make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep per night. That can be very helpful, and eating more garlic can also help.
Lack of sleep is associated with increased inflammation
In fact, sleep deprivation can be an unexpected cause of inflammation and cell damage. Lack of sleep causes long-term inflammation of the digestive tract and is often known as colitis.
Sleep affects emotions and social interactions
Several studies confirm that people who are sleep deprived tend to be less able to recognize expressions of anger and happiness. Researchers believe sleep deprivation affects the ability to recognize important cues in social interactions and emotional processing.
SHELAMITA AZZAHRA | HEALTHLINE
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