Sleep, we all love it, especially when we wake up after a great night’s sleep. We are now beginning to understand the importance of sleeping to overall health and well-being. In fact, when people get less than 6 to 7 hours of sleep each night, they are at a greater risk of developing diseases. All the more reason to get some sleep, right? Here are 5 reasons why you should call it an early night.
* Keep your figureWatching your weight can be as simple as getting a good night’s sleep. Lack of sleep can make you put on weight by drastically slowing your metabolism down. It is suggested that getting plenty of sleep might prevent weight gain.
* You can concentrate betterWe have all woken up after a good night’s sleep ready to take on the world. A bad night’s sleep can leave you struggling all day. More than half of us will have problems concentrating after sleeping badly.
* You’ll be in a great moodLack of sleep and the ensuing tiredness is likely impacting on people’s judgment, problem-solving and creativity.
* You’ll look more attractiveWhen you sleep adequately, your body rejuvenates and you look fresh and attractive.
* Ability to make better informed decisionsWe’ve all heard of sleeping on a problem, in the hope that come morning the solution will be clear. Well scientists have found that when you do this your brain still looks for a solution, even when you’re asleep. Even if you don’t wake up with an answer, a good night’s sleep will equip your brain to assess the problem afresh.