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Less sleep may cost a lot!
Now a days, we have embraced a hectic way of life that forces us to sleep less. A large number of people specially urban young in the country have developed a habit of sleeping less than required. Eons before computer and internet, watching movies and TV serials — all distracted them from adequate sleep. The awful effects of shrinking sleeping time are seen as potentially serious problem and risky practice. The daylight, which is the most conventional way to settle on sleep habits, plays a little role in young population. Science has already established the benefits of sleep. In fact, we all feel bad-tempered when we are deprived of sleep, the consequences are much worse when we are in our workplaces. Well, at home, our daily lives are no less hectic and sleep is the one thing that is compromised the most. In general a human being spends about a third of his/her life sleeping. This is the only natural period of rest and reversible loss of consciousness. It is when one's activity decreases and muscles relax. The heartbeat and the breathing rate decelerate. Although it varies from person to person and on special medical conditions. Usually when a person grows old, they require less sleep. Normally the average adult sleep 6 to 8 hours a day. Children spent about 10-11 hours a day sleeping. And newborns usually sleep for virtually two-thirds of the day. Scientists believe that babies' development can be slow down by lack of sleep. Children getting enough sleep help them stay healthy in their growing process. Regarding adult people, some think it depends on how you feel when you wake up. If you feel fine and active, then you probably had a good night's sleep. Sleep does many useful things. Chronic sleeplessness may have an effect on the immune system. In the long-run, less sleep may contribute to hypertension, memory impairment, loss of creativity, communication and depression. Some studies revealed that men with diabetes and men with short or disturbed sleep tended to have less control of their blood-sugar levels. In a survey, it has been found that 25 percent of couples reported that their sexual relationship suffered because they were just too tired. Sleep helps in the growth process. During deep sleep, the pituitary gland is found to release a growth hormone. It also helps us restore and repair brain tissue by giving resting neurons time to heal. Quality sleep serves as an indicator of quality life. For some people like doctors, journalists or security personnel, it is not always possible to change their lifestyle. So, the recommended number of sleeping hours and more importantly the quality of sleep are very important points to take care about. Those who have to sleep during the day or in noisy localities — they need to find ways to get top-quality sleep. Same thing is applicable if someone is very much stressed. Last but not the least, the basics of good health are good diet, good exercise and good sleep. Nature is very powerful and strange. Those who try to change the rules of the nature may have their own troubles.
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