There’s nothing like a terrible night’s sleep to show you just how important it is to get the right quality shut-eye. But even getting eight hours of sleep isn’t enough to offset the negative health impacts of an irregular bedtime people who fail to keep to a regular sleep schedule are at higher risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. The study found that going to bed and waking up at irregular times each day numerous studies showing how a lack of sleep can result in physical and mental consequences, such as immune dysfunction, high blood pressure, mood disorders, and social difficulties. The Sleep Foundation describes sleep as an “essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge”, as well as helping the body maintain good health and keep diseases at bay. In very cold temperatures during the winter, it can be tempting to crank the thermostat up high to stay warm. However, a warm bedroom could lead to sleep disruption as you’ll be more likely to be restless and uncomfortable – a feeling we’re well-acquainted with during the height of summer. But if your room is too cold, it can be difficult to fall asleep in the first place. The Sleep Charity says that rooms that are too hot, too cold, or too draughty can have a serious impact on your sleep, particularly REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Within an hour of the same time is good but less good than 30 minutes, and even better is to have zero variation. Beyond an hour’s difference, each night and each morning means irregular sleep. That can have negative health impacts. The closer you are to zero variation, the better.” Previous research suggested that the light from our phone screens had a potentially negative impact on our sleep quality – but this year, researchers found that it’s not the light we should be worried about, but how long endless doom scrolling is delaying our sleep. although the light from your screens may be one less thing to worry about, you should still avoid screens while you’re in bed so that you can get to sleep without any delay.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024