Posts Tagged ‘Sleep’
How many times have you heard someone make a cursory mention of your need for beauty sleep and dismissed it as either their half-hearted attempt at being humorous or their mindlessly repeating an old wives tale out of sheer habit? Well I’ve got news for you.
Although increasing the amount of sleep you get each night may not guarantee you a career as a supermodel, it will contribute a great deal to your overall health.
Why do we need sleep?
Sleep is such a crucial component of our lives that most of us spend about 1/3 of our time doing it. It is not just a luxury for those whose schedules aren’t completely cluttered with activities either. Sleeping is vital to brain function and regeneration. Many key physiological events take place during our slumber, not the least of which are allowing the brain to organize and store memories, as well as allowing the body to generate growth hormone.
Ever wonder why babies sleep an average of 16 hours per day? That’s why.