Wisdom Through the Ages
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Wisdom Through the Ages
Title:
Embracing Sleep for a Healthier Life
Word Count:
548
Summary:
Research suggests that sleeping less than 6 or 7 hours per night can increase the risk of obesity, in addition to contributing to major health issues like heart disease and diabetes.
Keywords:
leptin, sleep, obesity, ghrelin
Article Body:
I know someone who defies her age, looking remarkably youthful. She maintains her health with good nutrition and regular exercise, boasting radiant skin and a fit physique. Curious about her secret, I asked her what she attributes most to her youthful appearance. Her answer was simple: "I try to get enough sleep each night to wake up naturally," she said. I was expecting a new beauty treatment tip!
Recent studies are digging deeper into how disturbed sleep affects health. Anyone who's dealt with a newborn knows the impact of sleep deprivation firsthand?"it's intense!
More evidence is linking sleep deprivation with serious health risks. A lack of sleep appears to elevate stress hormones and increase blood pressure, major risk factors for heart attacks and strokes. Sleep-deprived individuals also show higher blood levels of chemicals indicating inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. These are substantial threats that can shorten one’s lifespan.
Scientists highlight that most people need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for optimal health. As we learn more about the vital processes our bodies undergo during sleep, it's become clear how crucial adequate rest is for disease prevention. Research even indicates that getting fewer than 6 or 7 hours of sleep per night raises obesity risk. Obesity? Really?
At first, the idea that lack of sleep could lead to weight gain seemed counterintuitive to me. You’d think being awake longer would burn more calories. While you do expend more energy, there’s a catch: the brain chemicals controlling appetite go haywire, thwarting that assumption.
Two critical appetite-regulating chemicals are leptin and ghrelin. Leptin, produced by fat cells, suppresses appetite, while ghrelin stimulates it. When sleep is insufficient or disrupted, leptin levels drop while ghrelin levels rise, triggering hunger signals to the brain. Hence, the allure of midnight snacks!
Inspired by my friend's advice to sleep naturally, I tried it over a couple of weeks last summer, using an alarm as a backup. I went to bed earlier to allow myself to wake up without an alarm. Except for one night out with friends, I managed to sleep seven to eight hours each night. I felt wonderful, looked refreshed, and better understood my body’s sleep needs?"a valuable lesson.
The takeaway? My friend is definitely onto something. Sleep is essential for your well-being.
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