Health Benefits of Sleep

Health Benefits of Sleep: Sleep is a precious commodity. Humans love it and need it, but rarely get enough of it. Busy schedules, kids, anxiety and technology can get in the way of a good night sleep. Why is sleep important for health? The three pillars of health are nutrition, physical exercise and sleep.

All three of these are connected. For example, if you do not sleep well, you may not eat well. People get food cravings when they have not slept well, and they often crave food with lot of carbohydrates like a cookie.  When you are tired, the last thing you want to do is go to the gym.

 During sleep, the body goes through a number of growth, repair, and restoration processes. Some of these processes influence elements of a person’s physical appearance, including the skin and hair. Getting sufficient sleep each night may to desirable effects in these areas.

Sleep is beneficial to the health because it promotes growth, helps heart health, supports weight management, helps combat germs and keeps the immune system strong, reduces risk of injury, increases attention span, boost memory and learning.  The figures presented below also carry important messages on why we need to have a healthy sleep habit. Enjoy!

*****Some materials sourced from Beauty Sleep: Why Rest and Relaxation Impact Appearance, https://www.sleepfoundation.org; Better Sleep: Why It is Important for Your Health and Tips to Sleep Soundly, https://health.ucdavis.edu.