 Today I'm reminding you of all the incredible things sleep does for bodies and minds - from memory and mood improvement to blood pressure management, a strong immune system - and even stronger bones!
WHY YOU SHOULD PRIORITIZE SLEEP Mind & Mood You know that annoying feeling when you can't remember where the heck you left your car keys? Well, good sleep can help you avoid those brain-fog moments and even supercharge your problem-solving skills. We've all been there, feeling a bit irritable when we're short on sleep. But it goes beyond just moodiness; catching enough Zs is crucial for taking care of your mental well-being. Health Getting enough shut-eye is like a secret weapon for keeping your blood pressure in check and lowering the risk of heart disease. It even gives your immune system a power-up and ensures your bones stay strong and healthy! Weight Loss & Fitness Having a good night's sleep the night before a workout makes them SO much easier. Sleep regulates your hunger hormones too, so you will eat less overall. As an added bonus, good sleep, plus workouts, will keep your skin looking beautiful! GRAB A FREE WORKOUT WITH ME So there you have it, the benefits of quality sleep are awe inspiring (in my opinion anyway), spanning from a better ability to think and improved mood to supporting bone health, heart health, and physical fitness! I hope I've inspired you to show your sleep schedule a little love. Next week, I'll be giving you some tips on how to sleep better. Want to get weekly content like this straight to your inbox? Grab it HERE Stay fit, stay fabulous, Clara x References Insomnia with objective short sleep duration is associated with cognitive impairment: a first look at cardiometabolic contributors to brain health The effect of sleep deprivation and restriction on mood, emotion, and emotion regulation: three meta-analyses in one Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Sleep Disorders, High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Diseases: A Consensus Document by the Italian Society of Hypertension (SIIA) The Importance of the Circadian System & Sleep for Bone Health Self-reported Sleep Quality and Bone Outcomes in Older Adults: Findings from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study |
Clara Depont is a certified personal trainer at www.claradepont.com where she trains women in their 50s and 60s. When she’s not writing blogs on how to stay vibrant, fit and happy she’s traveling in search of a forest or a sexy coastline. You can get to know her best through Weekly Emails, Instagram or Facebook. She is British and lives in New Mexico.
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