Humans spend about one-third of their lives sleeping.
And sleep is as important for good health as diet and exercise.
Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and health. Not getting enough quality sleep regularly raises the risk of many diseases and disorders.
These range from heart disease and stroke to obesity and dementia. Ideally an average adult sleeps 7-9 hours daily.
Studies suggest a sound sleep improves memory whereas sleep deficiency changes activity in some parts, particularly in hypothalamus, a pea-sized organ in the brain.
This keeps you irritated, frustrated, you face trouble making decisions and controlling your emotions and behaviour, and it might become difficult for you to cope up with changes, and solving problems.
Most cases of insomnia arise from poor-sleeping habits, staying awake till late nights, depression, anxiety, lack of exercise.
HOW TO HAVE A GOOD SLEEP
1.A planned and consistent sleep time
2.Bedroom should be quiet, dark, relaxing and at comfortable temperature.
3.Avoid electronic devices such as TVs, Mobiles and Laptops/Computers prior to bedtime
4.Have your dinners lately by 9pm
5.Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime.
6.Meditate before you go to sleep.
Its best to sleep between 10.30 pm to 11pm and up by 6.00 am to 7.00 am
If you sleep and rest well, you get sick less often, your weight remains healthy and maintained and you are at a lower risk for developing diabetes or cardiac complaints.
A good sleep reduces stress and improves mood.