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Sleep debt: Is it possible to catch up?

The time you spend sleeping is like putting money in a bank account. When you do not get enough sleep, money is withdrawn and you have to repay. When you have a chronic debt you can never repay it. Many people think they can get more sleep on the weekends. But if you sleep more on Saturday or Sunday it is difficult to go to bed on Sunday night. The debt then continues throughout the week. Of course, not all people need the same number of hours of sleep a night. Some people need nine or more, and others are fine with six or less. To understand how many hours you need, make an account of how you feel the next day after different hours of sleep. You can also calculate how much sleep you need by allowing your body to sleep as much as it needs for a few days. Then you will naturally get into the best sleep pattern.

The benefits of getting more sleep when you can

The benefits of adequate sleep are often overlooked. You can lose valuable working hours if you allow yourself to rest reasonably. However, sleep is just as important an activity as any other. Adequate sleep improves learning and memory. People generally do better on mental tasks after a full night’s sleep. This means that if you sleep 7-9 hours a day, it may take less time for you to do work the next day, because your mind will be sharper. Faster execution of tasks makes the process of sleeping at a reasonable time the next night easier. In addition, more sleep can help the body stay healthy. It protects the heart and helps keep your blood pressure low, your appetite normal and your blood glucose levels in the normal range. During sleep, the body releases a hormone that helps you grow. It also repairs cells and tissues and improves muscle mass. Adequate sleep is good for the immune system and prevent infections. Giota Florou source: healthline.com Recent Articles