Importance of a consistent sleep schedule

Jun 04, 2020

If you are not getting a consistent sleep routine, you are also unconsciously risking your life in the long run. Studies show that getting less than 7 hours of sleep every night shortens your telomeres. Shortened telomeres cause the cells to age faster, putting you at high risk of health problems.

If you have a regular and sound sleep every night, you will notice a considerable and gradual weight loss than your previous weight. Lack of sleep can put you at a high risk of obesity as your body hormones go out of balance and make it harder to lose weight.

The key to protecting your body from diseases is to have a strong immune system. Lacking a good night’s sleep makes your body deficient and weakens your immune system, thereby exposing your body to viruses and foreign contaminants. A study found that people who slept less andhad irregular sleep patterns were more likely to develop a cold than those who were getting enough sleep during the night.

Much of the time, we keep our bodies active in observing and responding to things and sensing them, like facial emotions and body language. Studies show that people with sleep deprivation find it hard to recognize these social gestures.

It’s a fact that regular sleep can improve your cognitive functions. Sound sleep helps to strengthen your memories and keeps you sharp while you are awake.

Inflammation is the key to heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, premature aging, and stroke. Research indicates that people who sleep for less than 6 hours are more likely to have high blood pressure and an increased level of inflammatory proteins.

Sound sleep can not only sharpen your memory but also spurs the creativity in you. Researchers at Harvard University and Boston College found that people had a strengthened emotional system during sleep, which helped boost their creative process as well.

Hence, it is proven that a regular and consistent sleep pattern can have a positive impact on one’s body and mind. Instead of taking the power naps or waking up late in the morning, you can stay active throughout the day, and your body will try to relax as the day comes to an end. Practicing a particular sleep schedule automatically makes your body respond to a particular time when it feels exhausted and helps you fall asleep. In short, ‘Early to bed, and early to rise’ should be your sleeping mantra for a healthy future.

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