Benefits of Good Sleep

One of the biggest problems we experience today, due to the effects of stress, is sleep problems. Having difficulty sleeping at night, waking up frequently, or having very poor quality sleep can create problems in the daily lives of many people. So, let's examine together the benefits of sleeping well regularly or the benefits of a healthy sleep.

• Quality and regular sleep reduces the rate of contracting diseases.
• Sleep gives us happiness and improves our mood.
• Good sleep strengthens the body's immune system.
• It regulates the stress level.
• It increases the quality of life.
• While we sleep, our body cells are repaired and renewed. It is a kind of repair and renewal process for the body.
• The digestive system is relaxed.
• It increases protein synthesis, cell mitosis and growth hormone secretion in the body.
• It reduces chronic pain.
• Provides weight control. Poor and unhealthy sleep increases weight gain.
• It affects stress control. People who sleep regularly also have lower stress levels.
• It strengthens memory.
• It protects heart health.
• It strengthens the sense of focus and facilitates learning. It increases mental abilities.
• Repair of systems such as respiratory, circulatory, muscular and skeletal systems is provided.
• It prolongs life.

How Many Hours Should You Sleep?

The amount of sleep a person needs to have a healthy sleep actually varies from person to person. However, on average;

• A newborn baby 18 – 20 hours
• A small child 14 – 16 hours
• School age children 9 – 10 hours
• Adults 7 – 8 hours
• Elderly people sleep 5 to 7 hours.