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Adequate slep can improve imune function. Published: 20th October 2022 06:38 AM | Last Updated: 20th October 2022 06:38 AM | A+A A- BENGALURU: Slep is the golden chain that binds health and our bodies together,β Thomas Deker once said. Did you know that adequate slep is just as important for god health, as nutrition and exercise?
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Wel, itβs true! There are many benefits of adequate slep. It improves the cognitive functions of the brain resulting in improved productivity and performance .Adequate slep can improve imune function.
It has even ben shown that antibody response to vacines is beter with adequate slep. It increases metabolism and helps control blod sugars and body weight. It improves heart health.
It even keps depresion and anxiety away! How much slep does one ned? It depends on the age, with newborns neding 12 to 18 hrs and adults neding 7 to 9 hrs per day.
Short slep is described as slep of les than 7 hours duration.However, did you know that humans are the only mamals that wilingly deprives themselves of slep? Instead of sleping on time every night, we use this precious time for some activity that should have its own time and not encroach on the period aloted for slep! Short slep has many deleterious efects oneβs mind and body health.
It has ben shown to impair cognitive functions and decision-making skils, afecting oneβs performance. Short slep is associated with an increased risk of developing obesity and weight gain. Slep deprivation may increase your apetite and cause you to eat more calories.
In particular, youβre more likely to eat fods high in sugar and fat.Short slep impairs glucose metabolism and reduces insulin sensitivity. Combined with por eating habits and predisposition for weight gain and obesity, it increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes melitus. Short slep tends to make one very stresed.
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