What is the Importance of Sleep and the Disadvantages of Its Lack?

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What is the Importance of Sleep and the Disadvantages of Its Lack?
by Aqeel Hussain

Introduction related the topic:

Just as water, air, and oxygen are essential for a living organism. Similarly, sleep is also important. No living being can survive without sleep. Especially, sleep is the source of the mental health and physical health of a person. According to scientific research, if a person does not sleep for 10 consecutive days, he will die or he will go crazy. This means that if there is sleep, then there is life. For proper and complete sleep, a person should sleep eight hours a day. Adequate sleep has many benefits, some of which have been detailed.

Importance of Sleep and the Advantages of Its Lack:

Rejuvenation and physical repair: Sleep is essential for a new life. Because right now its size is growing and growing. This process speeds up considerably during sleep. Because during this time no part of the body is doing any kind of exercise and movement. In addition, sleep is very important for the renewal of body cells.
Supporting cognitive function: Sleep is deeply connected to the human brain. The brain is home to all cognitive functions (memory, problem-solving, creativity, and decision-making power, etc.). Complete and adequate sleep keeps our brains healthy. That keeps our memories alive. We get the power to solve problems and make decisions on the spot. Which is the sign of a normal person.
Hormonal balance: Lack of sleep affects our body’s hormones. These hormones are closely related to our sleep. These hormones control our appetite and physical growth. If a body is not provided with adequate sleep, then its hormones are affected and then the human body cannot develop properly. Especially when the hormones that control hunger and thirst are affected, we eat and drink more because of them. Which then causes diseases like obesity. Therefore, sleep is essential for proper hormone regulation.
Maintenance of emotions and mood: Adequate sleep keeps our mood and emotions under control. Otherwise, everything is different. Lack of sleep changes our mood, irritability, mental restlessness, and mental disorders. Lack of sleep causes heart disease and also depression. Therefore, complete sleep is essential for a healthy mind.
Guarantees Longevity: Proper sleep guarantees longevity. According to scientific research, people who get long and adequate sleep live longer. Because lack of sleep causes many diseases in our body. Therefore, long sleep is very important for a long life.