Friday, October 12, 2007

SLEEP:Essential For Health and Longevity

SLEEP is not merely a "time out" from daily life,i is essential to health and longevity.The following can happen if you don't have a resful night's sleep,or if you dont sleep.
1.Weaker Immune System.
2.Diebetes.
3.Obesity.
4.Weight Loss.
5.Breast Cancer.
6.Gastrointestinal.
7.Affects Basic Bodily Function.
8.Speeds Ageing.
9.Depression and Anti-Social Behavior.
10.Exhaustion.
11.Ganeral Discomfort.
12.Shorter Life Expectancy.
13.70% Higher Risk Of Premature Death.
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Thursday, October 11, 2007

NOT ENOUGH SLEEP

Sleep is a basic necessity of life,as important for good health and well-being as air,food and water.When we sleep well,we wake up feeling refreshed,alert,ready to face the day.When we don't,every aspect of our life can suffer.

IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LACK OF SLEEP

1.Directly causes,or is linked to over 20 medical problems
2.It can also lead to mental problems,like distorted,irrationality,hallucinations,delusions,anxiety,dread and paranoia.
3.On a personal level,it impairs our memory,prevents us from learning or practising new
skill efficiently,and makes us less creative.
4.It effects workplace performance.Sleepy workers are less motivated,indecisive,make more mistakes,don't handle stress well and don't care much about their work.
5.In school,it can result in disciplinary and behavioral problem,and poor grades.
6.In children,it poses injury risks,sleepy children sustain more falls and knocks.
7.It also jeopardises the safety of workers and road users by making people more accident-prone.
8.Overall,it decreases our quality of life.

SLEEP IS NOT A WASTE OF TIME

It is a necessity.
Sleep is important to help restore and rejuvenate the brain and body.It is as important for health as good nutrition and exercise.Health experts believe we need sleep,just as we need air,food and water.
Unfortunately,we are becoming an increasingly sleep-deprived society.We now live in 24 hour society,a"rat race"where sleep is not valued.



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