And of course, obesity also raises our risk of heart disease, cancer, and more. In turn, this extra weight and the hormone imbalances we experience when we don’t sleep enough puts us at a higher risk of diabetes. And, sleep deprivation also increases our cortisol levels which also lead to weight gain. When we sleep, our bodies secrete the hormones responsible for appetite control and the way our body metabolizes energy and processes blood sugar-something that insufficient sleep throws off. One found that people who often get less than six hours of sleep each night have a significantly higher body mass index (BMI) than those who regularly get eight hours or more. Studies have found several links between not getting enough sleep and weight gain. I’ve cut down on coffee (1 cup per day!) and I try to follow a rule of no laptops or phones in the bedroom.Īside from just feeling downright awful when we’re sleep deprived, not getting enough sleep has been linked to several serious health issues. ![]() Personally, I’ve been trying to prioritise sleep for the past few years and get into a good night time routine. Regardless of how busy you may be though, getting enough sleep needs to become a priority if you want to be able to make the most of the time that you do have, both in the day-to-day grind and long-term. For most of us, getting enough sleep feels like a luxury that we can’t afford and that’s not surprising given the hectic lives we lead.īetween work, school, and family responsibilities, it feels like there are just never enough hours in the day and we often put everything else ahead of sleep. ![]() The importance of sleep is bigger than you may realise. Sleeping, much like eating right and exercising, is something that we all know we need to do more of but don’t. I hope you enjoy this post and I welcome your own tips and suggestions for getting better sleep. Today’s post on good sleep is actually a guest post from a health and wellbeing writer Adrienne Santos-Longhurst but of course, I had to add a few of my own tips on how to get more and better zzz’s. From drinking tart cherry juice and supplementing with magnesium to setting up your bedroom, these clever hacks and tips for better sleep will help you find the best routine to get the best zzz’s of your life.
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