Studies indicate a lack of sleep can be dangerous, causing significant mental impairment.
While looking through the newest issue of SUCCESS Magazine, the statement above pretty much jumped off the page and got in my face. Apparently it knows how much caffeine I drink, so it harassed me a little bit.
The article, “Sleep Your Way to Success,” by Lisette Hilton is a great read – albeit alarming (ironic pun intended). The author points out a very hard truth – most of us are sleep deprived. We’re filling out our to do lists so ambitiously that we neglect to figure in time for sleep.
We’re not doing ourselves any favors by skimping on sleep. In fact, as the article stresses, we’re doing ourselves a whole world of harm. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that most of us get between 7 and 8 hours of sleep each night. Sleeping less than this (on a regular basis) is associated with:
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular Disease
- A Shorter Life Span
- Weight Problems
At least one study suggested that decreased sleep time could lead, years later, to greater weight gain. – SUCCESS Magazine August/September 2008
The article included some great ways to improve your REM time or Quality of Sleep. A few are listed below:
- Establish a relaxing bedtime routine.
- Try to keep regular sleep and wake hours.
- Get enough exercise durning the day but not too close to bedtime.
- Get regular sunlight (or bright light) during the day
For more sleep tips, grab a copy of the August/September issue of SUCCESS Magazine and visit SUCCESS.com – Sleep Your Way to Success. In the newest issue of the magazine (on page 26, to be exact!), you can find detailed information on how a lack of sleep leads to heart problems, immune deficiency, weight gain, and memory problems.
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