effects of sleep on the brain

EFFECTS OF SLEEP ON THE BRAIN

By Prithvi Gill

How does sleep affect the Brain?

Sleep prevents you from going into depression

People who have less sleep can become less

sensitive to insulin.

Stages of sleep

So what are the Positive Effects

of Sleep?

Extra sleep in the weekends can be a good

medicine for working adults who stay up late

or are wake to long.

sleep is associated with rest and time for mental

regeneration. Sleep helps and protect restored energy.

How can you prevent sleep loss?

Going to bed and wake up the same time help you control your sleep loss.

Avoid heavy meals before sleeping because if your still digesting food its difficult to fall asleep.

Heavy meal

Alcohol and caffeine mess around with your nervous system so its best to avoid them before sleeping.

Negative affects of sleep?

obesity, getting less then 7 hours asleep a day can lead to obesity. Obesity is increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat.

While the person doesn’t get enough sleep there bodies start to produce more stress hormones which increases risk for heart diseases or stroke.

Depression

Getting less then 5 hours asleep can lead to one of America’s common disease, diabetes.

Symptoms of Diabetes

Sleep helps the body produce antibodies which help fight infections. Without sleep your body would be more likely to get sicker then others who get sleep.