Experts have long emphasized that sleep is very important for the normal functioning of the body, and that we will pay dearly for working, sleepless nights in the long run. However, many people notice that despite getting eight hours of sleep, they are still constantly tired. That's why we asked what is most important: length or quality of sleep?
When we talk about good sleep, we tend to focus on his length. Experts point out that most people need approx 8 hours of sleep, but of course this varies from person to person. For some, it will be quite sufficient an hour less, while others will if they don't sleep at least 9 hours, completely exhausted.
Why is sleep so important?
Sufficient sleep plays a role in general health and ours cognitive abilities a very important role. It is so because it gives ours the body possibility to regenerates, ours mind but an option, yes regions the events of the day and the worries we face. At the same time us prepare to the challenges of the coming day and filled with energy, which we will need for normal functioning.
Sleep also works rejuvenating: one of the studies showed that those who slept too little had poorer cognitive abilities from nine years older people who received 8 hours of sleep each night.
What is quality sleep?
Research also shows that only enough sleep for the optimal functioning of our body it's not enough. That's why experts point out that in addition to getting 8 hours of sleep a night, you should also make sure that it is quality.
It means you are sleeping deep and without awakening. It is precisely because of the poor quality of sleep that constant fatigue is noticed the most parents with small children and those to whom worries they don't let you really relax in bed.
How to ensure quality sleep?
For quality sleep you'll do your best to ensure that it reigns supreme in the space you sleep in silence and that it will be as much as possible darkened. We also suggest that you organize yourself before going to bed routine, which you stick to every night. That way you will I care prevent them from invading your dreams and you in the middle of the night woke up.
The optimal bedtime routine varies from person to person differs. It helps some before bed a cup of warm tea, others half an hour of reading or soothing music, third parties a warm bath. However, experts advise everyone to avoid using it before going to bed mobile phones and others electronic devices.
It is also recommended that you go to bed every night at the same hour and at the same time as well you wake up. Research shows that the best time to go to bed is during 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m and to wake up during 6:30 and 7:00.
