Sleep Fuels Health Focus And Success

Sleep is not optional; it is the foundation of learning, health and well-being, said Celine Duffau, assistant professor in the Faculty of Sciences. Regular sufficient and consistent sleep will help you think clearly, feel better and perform your best academically and physically Our bodies are not designed to function at night. We are diurnal creatures [active during the day]; our rhythms are tied to sunlight,” she explained. “Hormones like melatonin, that help regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle or circadian rhythm, are influenced by light and supplements help fix that a little but cannot replace what your body naturally produces through proper sleeping routines. As we age, we generally need fewer hours, but restorative functions are still essential. A baby who only sleeps six hours suffers serious developmental consequences, while a 60 year old might feel fine with that small amount Naps and nighttime sleep are very different processes. A nap should be 20-30 minutes maximum. Longer than that, your brain intercepts it as nighttime sleep,” she explained. “A short nap can boost alertness, but it can’t replace the deep restorative cycles of full night’s sleep Short term chronic sleep deprivation reduces attention and increases mistakes, said Duffau. It leads to lower productivity and even fatalities, she explained. Long term, it accelerates aging, weakens immune system and damages the brain. Economically, sleep deprivation costs millions each year as it drives up health-care costs and causes losses from fatigue-related mistakes, accidents and poor decisions Limit screens before bed. Blue light from phones and laptops tricks your brain into thinking it’s daytime; keep your room for sleep only. Avoid procrastination because when you don’t you become stressed, and it keeps you awake. It is as simple as that

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