WAY TO WELLNESS #39
Sleep is an important function for many reasons. When you sleep, your brain signals your body to release hormones and compounds that help:
- decrease risk for adverse health conditions
- manage your hunger levels
- maintain your immune system
- retain memory
But you can’t catch up or make up loss of sleep. In fact, consistently sleeping more than seven to eight hours a night can negatively impact your health. If you struggle falling or staying asleep, look for these common sleep disruptors and curtail them:
- Caffeine
- Stimulants
- Blue light emitting devices
- Alcohol
- Eating or drinking too close to bed