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Why is it worth taking care of your sleep?
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1. Unusual lifestyle factors affecting the quality of sleep
Sloan, C.M. Why? As a result, a night shift worker is forced to rest during the day when he is exposed to noise and light. Another factor that affects the length of sleep is body temperature. It has been shown that people who go to bed at 5 a.m. when body temperature is lower, sleep time is reduced by up to 2 hours compared to sleep at night (P.S. The factor that impairs sleep quality is also a change in the body's time zone.2. Negative effects of chronic sleep deprivation
Many studies have shown that sleep affects leptin and ghrelin activity, which in turn can result in an excess of energy needs. However, a lack of adequate long-term sleep can also affect a person's immune system (E. Van Cauter et al. 2008). Eating this type of food can also contribute to uncontrolled weight gain (F. In addition, people who spend less time sleeping may eat extra food, which may result in excessive energy needs during sleep). However, in the long term, lack of sufficient amount of insulin may also affect the immune system of a person, increase the level of sensitivity to disease and stress levels of the body.3. Can physical activity actually improve sleep quality?
Sleep quality was assessed based on participants' sleep logs and EEG recordings. Although sleep time was shorter, they were more rested and regenerated than physically inactive people. Brand S. and co. conducted a study to compare the sleep patterns of phynically active and inactive individuals. It was shown that people who exercised regularly had a better sleep pattern their sleep was more efficient, they needed less time to fall asleep, and they were less likely to wake up. This means that regular physical activity can affect sleep quality and recovery.
