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

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