Most people (especially students) underestimate the power of
a good night’s sleep. Of course, we all crave it. But sometimes we sacrifice it
for other activities such as studying, or going out with friends.
Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining your immune
system, metabolism and memory functions. Which means when we deprive ourselves
of it, we are putting ourselves at a much higher risk of developing health
problems such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Sleep
deprivation also is shown to decrease metabolism and increase hunger. Therefore
when you skip those few extra hours here and there, you are more likely to gain
a few extra pounds instead. Lack of sleep is also proven to increase stress
levels.
In addition, the short-term effects of not getting enough
sleep are reduced productivity, mood swings, and difficulty concentrating. This
can especially pose a serious danger in the case of operating a motor vehicle,
as many fatalities occur simply from falling asleep at the wheel.
The recommended number of sleep for adults is 8 hours a
night. It is important to remember that procrastination is what really deprives
us of sleep, not the number of hours in the day.
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