the day’s information is being processed
the brain is freed from accumulated toxins
Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to:
weakened memory
weaker immunity
increased risk of stroke
accelerated brain aging
Benjamin Franklin said:
He who goes to bed early and rises early becomes healthy, wealthy and wise.
7. Sleeping with your head under the covers
This may seem like an unimportant habit, but it actually affects the quality of your sleep.
When a person sleeps with their head under the covers:
the amount of oxygen decreases
carbon dioxide levels are increasing
This puts extra stress on the brain, and some studies have linked this habit to poorer nighttime recovery of brain function.
8. Working while sick
Many people pride themselves on continuing to work even when they are sick, but this is a serious strain on the body.
Illness is a signal that the body needs rest. If this signal is ignored:
