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Why do we need to Sleep?
Sleep is essential for good health. In fact, your brain and body stay remarkably active while you sleep. Many biological processes happen during sleep:
If there is not enough amount of sleep, and this deprivation persist for a long duration, it can end up with memory impairments, mood issues and also might lead to comorbidities like Hypertension, diabetes etc
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How much sleep do you need ?
Sleep differs with different age groups.
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Why is getting enough sleep important ?
Getting enough sleep has many benefits. It can help you:
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Does it matter, at what time you sleep ?
Circadian rhythms refer to the daily rhythms in physiology and behavior as a whole. They regulate the sleep-wake cycle, physical activity, and food consumption, as well as body temperature, heart rate, muscle tone, and hormone secretion throughout the day.The rhythms are produced by hypothalamic neural structures that act as a biological clock.
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Lack of sleep can significantly impact your health ?
Insomnia can add to the risk of a number of health problems, that may include:
Chronic sleep loss is linked to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Compromised immune system function Mood lability
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Obesity
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Lack of sleep is associated with:
- Memory impairments
- Reductions in cognitive abilities
- Mood lability
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- Rajendra, Nirgude & Binorkar, Sandeep & Parlikar, Gajanan. (2013). Nidranasha (Insomnia) Causes, Consequences & Management an Ayurvedic Perspective. International Journal of Herbal Medicine. 1. 68-72.