A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP FOR A HAPPIER YOU!

Below we cover some of the surprising health benefits of a good night's sleep

You would have noticed that a sound sleep makes a huge difference in the way you feel the next day. The reality is that sleep and well-being go hand-in-hand and a good night’s sleep has a vital role to play when it comes to your overall health. You can think of it this way, as you drift off to sleep, your body begins its night-shift at work; getting you ready to take on the day! The importance of sleep goes beyond boosting your mood or even banishing under-eye circles. Below, you’ll find out how a little sleep can go a long way:

Improved Memory

While you take your well-deserved beauty sleep, your mind is still abuzz. You’ll be surprised to know that during the dormant state, the mind strengthens memories or skills learnt while you were awake earlier. In other words, if you’re trying your hand at something new, make sure you’re getting adequate sleep in, to perform even better the following day!

A Longer Life

Did you know that too much or too little sleep is linked to a shorter lifespan? A study conducted in 2010 of women aged 50 to 79 showed more deaths occurred in women who got less than five hours or more than six and a half hours of sleep every night. Who could have guessed that getting more sleep could be harmful too!

Higher Quality of life

 We take a great many things for granted that are affected by sleep. For instance that feeling of extreme drowsiness as you go about your day, craving unhealthy foods, the struggle to take in new information and continual zoning out at the workplace or school can really hamper your day as your alacrity is lost. It’s simple; if you sleep better, you can certainly live better. To sleep better, put on your comfiest cotton night suit and slip into bed. Keep your gadgets at least three feet away and a good read by your side to slowly whisk you naturally into deep sleep.

Spurred creativity

 Researchers at Harvard University and Boston College have found that the brain strengthens the emotional fragments of a memory during sleep, which helps accelerate the creative process. So the next time, before you seize hold of the easel and paintbrushes or the pen and paper, make sure you’ve had restful sleep! 

 Buy women’s nightwear online at After Dark for that luxurious comfort while you get some shut-eye and don’t hesitate to hit the snooze button and get that extra hour of sleep you need to turn the day around!