Seven Hours. That's how much sleep your body needs to be in tip top shape for a full day. Sound like a waste of time? Consider the consequences...
Learning and Memory: Remember when they told you to eat a good breakfast and sleep well the night before a big test? Well, they weren't kidding. Sleep allows your brain to undergo a process called memory consolidation, during which your brain commits new info to memory and basically gets a break from all the info your five senses take in during the day.
Weight gain: Yep. It's true. When you're tired, sometimes you won't be able to discern between hunger, thirst and exhaustion. Chronic sleep deprivation affects the way our bodies process carbs, which alters the hormone levels that affect appetite. So gosh darnit, get your rest!
Safety Stupid: So, you're driving down the road and super yawn attacks. BAM! Accident waiting to happen. As silly as it sounds, studies show sluggishness leads to higher rates of tripping and making silly mistakes that could lead to barbarous bruises and unsightly scars. Who wants to explain how she fell asleep on the toilet and bonked her head on the wall?
Mood: You know how tired babies wail until their faces turn red? Well, we never grow out of that, but learn to put other things first, like work, school, and social life. Lack of sleep causes irritability (like a baby), impatience (like a baby) and inability to concentrate. Like a baby, you'll be cranky if you don't sleep. Easy as milk in a bottle.
Disease: During sleep, your body repairs itself, replenishes all your worn out parts--including your immune system. When you don't sleep enough, your body can't take the time to fully recuperate. So, bad germs get in, your body's defenses are down. Makes for one sick chick.
It's bedtime, girls. Nighty night! |
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