importance of sleep
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Importance of Sleep
Agenda
• Why do we sleep?
• How much should we sleep?
• Sleep-related problems
• How can we improve our sleep?
“Sleep is that golden chain that
ties health and our bodies
together”Thomas Dekker
Why do we sleep?
Benefits of sleep
• Brain clears out harmful toxins.
(which reduce Alzheimer’s risk)
“Sleep is like a dishwasher” Emily underwood, University of Rochester
Benefits of sleep
• Restoration
“Sleep used to be kind of ignored, like parking our car in a garage and picking it up in the morning”David Rapoport, MD, director of the NYU Sleep Disorders Program.
Benefits of sleep
• Memory consolidation
How many hours should we sleep
• Adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
according to study conducted by US
National Sleep Foundation.
Sleeping more = Sleeping less
Lack of sleep has negative effects
• Memory problems
• Have difficulties in concentration.
• You have difficulty accessing previously
learned information.
Lack of sleep has negative effects
• Weight gainSleeping less than five hours (or more than nine hours) a night appears to increase the likelihood of weight gain
Things that helps you sleep better
• Make your bedroom a haven for sleep.Avoid exposure to light at least half an hour before you go to bed.
• Try not to drink tea or coffee late in the day. • Late-night exercising.• No smoking.
Conclusion
• Lack of sleep have negative impact on life.
• Remember all the benefits to your health.
• Avoid things that causes sleep problems.
Q&A
Thanks for listening
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