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Do you know how much sleep you need?

MM News Staff by MM News Staff
December 21, 2023

We all grapple with a persistent question: Are we getting sufficient sleep?

The repercussions of inadequate sleep are palpable the next day – irritability, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. However, consistent and ample sleep remains elusive for many. Fortunately, by making intentional lifestyle adjustments, you can transform your sleep patterns.

The initial stride in cultivating healthier sleep habits involves gauging if you’re meeting your body’s sleep requirements. I will guide you on identifying your optimal sleep duration and the ideal bedtime to attain it.

Determining the exact amount of sleep needed varies from person to person, with experts recommending an average of seven to nine hours per night. Your position within this range hinges on factors such as genetics, age, and lifestyle, as individual needs vary. Age serves as a useful starting point, with the CDC outlining age-specific sleep requirements.

While waking times often adhere to external obligations, bedtime tends to fluctuate. Once you establish your required sleep duration, you can calculate the ideal bedtime by working backward from your wake-up time. A chart below illustrates the recommended bedtime for achieving either 7.5 or 9 hours of sleep, accounting for the average time it takes to fall asleep.

Consistency in sleep and wake times is crucial, aligning with our circadian rhythm, an internal clock regulating melatonin production. Adhering to a consistent schedule helps your body recognize and follow its natural cycle, fostering better sleep quality.

Despite the acknowledged significance of sleep, many individuals consistently fall short of optimal rest. Understanding the reasons behind the importance of sleep reveals its impact on overall health, from disease prevention to mental health.

What is ‘Smishing’ and how to protect yourself?
Beware of a significant scam targeting your phone—a scheme known as “smishing,” a blend of “SMS” and “phishing.” In this tactic, perpetrators attempt to extract your personal and banking details through unsolicited text messages on mobile devices. They pose as government agencies, companies you may have engaged with, or even a package delivery service. Urgent-sounding messages, such as claiming a free gift with a nominal “shipping fee” or warning about suspicious account activity, aim to grab your attention. According to Amy Nofziger, AARP’s director of fraud victim support, scammers often impersonate banks, creating a sense of urgency by falsely reporting

While our bodies seem at rest during sleep, vital biological processes unfold. Tissue repair and growth occur in the body, while the brain tackles tasks like clearing toxins, consolidating memories, and reinforcing learning. Cognitive function, including the fear response controlled by the amygdala, relies on adequate sleep.

Sleep is crucial for various health reasons, including toxin removal from the brain, information processing, reduced risks of stroke or heart disease, a bolstered immune system, and management of conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Additionally, it plays a role in weight management and mitigates symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Achieving true restfulness upon waking involves completing sleep cycles around four to six times. Factors like sleep apnea, nocturia, or an uncomfortable mattress can disrupt these cycles, leaving you fatigued regardless of the duration of sleep.

Understanding sleep deprivation is pivotal – it extends beyond mere drowsiness and weariness after a night of poor sleep. Sleep deprivation adversely affects physical, emotional, and cognitive health, jeopardizing overall functioning.

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