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How often are you really getting a good night’s sleep? Probably not often enough, but if that is the case, then you might be doing more harm to your health than you know. Getting a good night’s rest is one of the best things you can do for your body because it not only helps recharge your mind, but it also can improve your physical well being as well. It’s worth noting that quality sleep is more important than quantity, with REM sleep being particularly important (read more here.) Keep reading to find out more.
Sleep Can Improve Heart Health
Doctors and scientists have been studying the C-reactive protein which is known to be associated with heart attack risk, and they have found that this protein was much higher in people who get fewer than five hours of sleep per night.
Sleep Can Decrease Your Risk for Diabetes
Dr. Mark Mahowald of who is the director of the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center of Hennepin County has stated that sleep deprivation can actually lead to a pre-diabetic state, and often times sleep deprivation can actually cause high blood sugar and claims there is sufficient evidence that lack of sleep could cause some people to develop diabetes.
Sleeping too Much Can Also Cause Obesity
On the other side of the spectrum, getting too much sleep can actually cause your body not to burn enough calories throughout the day, which could possibly increase your risk of becoming obese. Let’s get off of the couch people and go out for some fresh air.
Exercising Before Going to Sleep is Actually Healthy for You
Doctors used to warn us that exercising before bed was actually unhealthy for you, but recent research has proven the exact opposite is true. So if you feel like going for a late night run, or doing some pushups right before bed, then go for it!
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