Sleep Facts

ee Sleeping FACTS sleep 'slèp : the natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored. 1 SLEEP KEEPS YOUR HEART HEALTHY I'M GOOD! Heart attacks and strokes are more common during the early morning hours. Lack of sleep has been associated with worsening of blood pressure and cholesterol.Your heart will be healthier if you get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night. Light exposure reduces the level of SLEEP melatonin, a hormone that both makes us sleepy and is thought to protect against cancer. Melatonin MAY appears to suppress the growth of tumors. Be sure that your bedroom is dark to help your body produce the melatonin it needs. PREVENT CANCER STRESS When your body is sleep deficient, it goes into a state of stress. The body's functions are put on high alert which SLEEP causes an increase in blood pressure and a production of stress hormones. The stress hormones also, unfortunately, make it harder for you to sleep. LEARN RELAXATION TECHNIQUES to counter the effects of stress. SLEEP REDUCES INFLAMMATION Inflammation is thought to one of the causes of the deterioration of your body as you age. SLEEP MAKES YOU MORE ALERT 5¢ wooah 6 occurs during sleep. While your body may be resting, your brain is busy processing your day, making connections between events, Sleep Bolsters Your Memory a process called memory consolidation sensory input, feelings and memories. 111111 7 SLEEP MAY HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT Researchers have also found that people who sleep less than seven hours per night are more likely to be overweight or obese. The hormones ghrelin and leptin, important for the regulation of appetite, have been found to be disrupted by lack of sleep.. 8• NAPS MAKE YOU SMARTER Napping during the day is not only an effective and refreshing alternative to caffeine, it can also protect your health and make you more productive. A study of 24,000 Greek adults showed that people who napped several times a week had a lower risk for dying from heart disease. People who nap at work have much Tower levels of stress. Napping also improves memory, cognitive function and mood. I WANT TO SLEEP :( 9. SLEEP MAY REDUCE YOUR RISK FOR DEPRESSION Sleep impacts many of the chemicals in your body, including serotonin. People with a deficiency in serotonin are more likely to suffer from depression. 10 SLEEP HELPS THE BODY MAKE REPAIRS Sleep is a time for your body to repair damage caused by stress, ultraviolet rays and other harmful exposures. Your cells produce more protein while you are sleeping. These protein molecules form the building blocks for cells, allowing them to repair damage. http://longevity.about.com/od/lifelongenergy/tp/healthy_sleep.htm Brought to you by: Computer Studies Govemment "CODCO mm CSG Creatives and Publicity Committee Computer Sdies tevernment DE LA SALLE NIVERSITY SOURCE