Benefits of Early Sleep

Benefits of Early Sleep

Here is a collection of benefits of going to sleep early, with the understanding that there are many other benefits as well:

• Reducing the Risk of Infection

Sleep deprivation weakens the immune system, making it easier to get infections and harder to fight germs. When you commit to going to bed early, your immune system becomes better able to face these germs and recover quickly from the diseases they cause.
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• Maintaining a Healthy Weight

One study indicates a correlation between the amount of sleep a person gets and weight gain. Experts say that the body deprived of sleep has a weaker ability to shed excess weight. Additionally, chronic sleep deprivation lowers energy needed for exercise and reduces the likelihood of sticking to a healthy diet, negatively affecting weight.
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• Improving Memory

Improving memory is perhaps one of the most important benefits of early sleep. Research on humans and animals confirms that getting enough healthy sleep enhances learning ability and strengthens memory. This is partly because a well-rested mind is better able to absorb and store information, unlike a sleep-deprived mind that struggles to concentrate and has a shorter attention span.

• Bringing a Feeling of Happiness

Early sleep is one of the main causes of feeling happy. When you sleep early, you wake up early and well-rested, and you are exposed to morning sunlight, which increases the release of serotonin hormone in the brain. This hormone improves mood and brings a feeling of calm and comfort.

• Reducing the Risk of Anxiety and Depression

Sleep plays an important role in mental health. Sleep deprivation increases the risk of various mental illnesses, while getting enough sleep helps prevent these diseases, including depression and anxiety. Notably, one study found that people with insomnia had about 5 times higher risk of depression compared to their peers, and about 20 times higher risk of panic disorder.

Tips to Help You Sleep Early

After discussing some benefits of early sleep, here are tips that can help you go to bed early:

• Make sure your bedroom temperature is not too high, as excessive warmth makes it hard to fall asleep.
• Practice meditation as it helps relaxation and falling asleep. We remind you to download the Tawazon app to benefit from its comprehensive meditation information and enjoy a collection of meditations and podcasts.
• Set a fixed time to go to bed and another to wake up, and stick to them daily even on holidays.
• Exercise during daytime hours.

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