When we were kids, our mothers would nag us about getting enough sleep all the time. Naps and early bedtimes were a ritual in the life of kids all over the place. But, since we were hard headed and stubborn, many times we would ignore our parents and stay up too late and give up naps for playing. If we only knew then what we experience now, we would have slept a lot more when we were younger.
Sleeping is a natural part of life, and our bodies need quite a bit of it. After being awake all day long, our bodies need rest to recuperate and recharge. The only way we get the rest our bodies need is through sleeping, and it is as important to the body as water and food are. But why?
Here is a little insight into what the effects of sleep and lack of sleep are on the body, as well as the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep.
One of the big things sleep does is repair damaged tissues in the body, and it also relaxes the body so the immune system can do its job fighting diseases.
The next bonus for sleeping good is that it recharges our batteries and gives us a new supply of energy, which we need in order to cope with the daily activities that surround our lives. For those who are active in a lot of fast paced and interpersonal situations like going to school or being involved in community organizations, sleep is essential to keep energy levels where they should be.
For children, the proper rest helps to promote growth and development. Lack of sleep can interfere with strong development and have consequences down the road as they age. It also kick starts their brain cells and improves memory retention and recall. Sleep definitely helps our minds to store and organize the events of the day.
People who are sleep deprived definitely find it harder to think and remember things. Unfortunately, students are plagued by the lack of good rest. Getting good sleep is fundamentally important to doing well academically.
When we don’t get enough sleep, our bodies let us know in a number of ways. We get crabby and irritable. We also find it hard to concentrate and we become sluggish and uncoordinated. It can also weaken our immune systems and make us more prone to having accidents.
Lack of sleep also speeds up the aging process. All of these things can be avoided if people get proper sleep every night. Our bodies and minds are designed to sleep well.
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