Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Here's how to catch up on sleep, the right way
Sleep is one of the most important functions in our lives. Adults
should get at least seven hours of good sleep each night to allow the body to
repair tissues, regulate vital hormones, and maintain cardiovascular and immune
health. A good night's sleep also clears toxic waste, consolidates memories,
and repairs neural connections, so that you’ll regain energy, feel refreshed, focus
better, and become more productive. When you didn’t sleep enough during the
week, you may try to catch up on the sleep deficit by going to bed too early or
sleeping in too much on the weekend. While extra weekend sleep helps you repay some
of the sleep deficit, it confuses your body clock and makes it more difficult
to have a sound sleep that night. Indeed, waking up and getting light exposure at
a different time confuses your circadian rhythm like jet lag. To help you recover
from the sleep deficit, you may try getting up a little later in the morning or
taking a short nap during the day on the weekend.
Read the article and learn the tips to recover from a sleep deficit.
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