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Of course, the saying 'Early to bed and early to rise' still holds, but sleep
specialists state that it is not so much the time, but the duration and
regularity of sleep, that is important.
Melatonin is a hormone secreted approximately one hour prior to sleep,
which helps us sleep better. If our sleep timings are irregular, the melatonin
secretion is affected, which in turn disturbs our sleep.
Health problems due to incomplete sleep
Coronary artery disease, Hypertension,Diabetes Stroke, Poor memory and
cognition Excessive daytime sleepiness Excessive fatigue, lethargy and
lack of motivation Obesity Depression Moodiness and irritability
Reduced creativity and problem-solving skills Inability to cope with
stress Reduced immunity; frequent colds and infections Concentration and
memory problems Weight gain Impaired motor skills and increased risk of
accident Difficulty making decisions
PSST....
* Sleep helps to repair your body. Your body produces extra protein
molecules while you are sleeping that helps strengthen your ability to fight
infection and stay healthy. Sleep reduces stress. A good night's sleep can
help lower blood pressure and elevated levels of stress hormones, which are
a natural result of today's fast paced lifestyle. Proper sleep improves your
memory.
* Sleep helps control body weight issues
* It reduces the occurrence of mood disorders
DID YOU KNOW?
According to a recent study report and findings in Indian context, urban
Indian spends more time at work and less time for sleep unlike a rural Indian.
More work is typically related to sedentary activity, unhealthy dietary habit
and more smoking or tobacco consumption. All these have resulted into
more incidence of coronary artery disease and death in urban population
compared to rural population as evidenced by multiple studies.