It’s amazing how much we underestimate the importance of a good night sleep. You might have heard that we spend about a third of our lives sleeping, which is quite a lot. Just like we have to eat consistently to nourish our bodies, we have to sleep consistently so that our bodies have the energy to function. Bad things happen when we don’t get the sleep we need. Sleep deprivation can lead to lack of concentration, irritability, impaired memory, headaches, tremor, aches and nausea. In some cases, sleep deprived individuals can experience hallucination. If this doesn’t convince you to sleep more, you might be interested in the fact that lab animals die when they’re forced not to sleep. Getting a better night sleep prevents these unpleasant effects and maintains our bodies in healthy condition.
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