5 reasons to get a good night’s sleep
October 30th, 2007

1. It boosts your immune system
Researchers found that among a group of people vaccinated against hepatitis A infection, those got a good night’s sleep afterwards showed a stronger immune response to the vaccine. 19 men and women were subject to the experiment. Half the group got a full night’s sleep after being immunized, while the rest were kept awake that night and the following day until evening. Four weeks later, the well-rested group on average had almost twice the antibody level of the sleep-deprived group.
(Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine Sept/Oct 2003)
2. It helps you look better
When someone says they have to get there beauty sleep, they mean it. When you sleep, the body goes into repair mode and regenerates skin, blood and brain cells, as well as muscles. Dark circles around the eyes can be one of the first signs of disturbed sleeping patterns.
3. It makes you smarter
A recent study by Harvard Medical School found that people who slept after learning and practicing a new task remembered more about it the following day than people who stayed up all night learning the same thing. So a good night’s sleep can be more beneficial than several nights of cramming.
4. It’ll make you a nicer person
Sleep deprivation effects your mood, we all know this. When we get little to no sleep we are usually more cranky than normal. Lack of sleep will make you cranky, aggressive and unsociable. In extreme cases, sleep deprivation causes disorientation and paranoia.
5. It increases concentration
Sleep Deprivation suffers have increased irritability and reduced concentration. You are more likely to make mistakes and have a slower reaction time.
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