The dangers of lack of sleep for physical and mental health have long been revealed by experts.
Besides being able to trigger a number of diseases, lack of sleep can also make it difficult for us to focus our minds so that productivity is disturbed.
Researches also reported findings about other dangers of sleep deprivation. In this research, researchers revealed that lack of sleep for only two hours of the normal duration can make it difficult for us to feel complete happiness.
The research has been published in the journal Sleep and was conducted by a group of psychologists from Norway.
Lack of sleep has been shown to cause a variety of cognitive and emotional problems. In the long term, lack of sleep can also interfere with our physical and mental health.
The US health authorities also recommends that teens sleep eight to 10 hours each night and adults under 65 get seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
Unfortunately, various factors have led many people to experience sleep deprivation.
To find out other effects of lack of sleep, researchers examined the sleep patterns of 52 people aged 18 to 35 years. Research was conducted for 11 days. In the research, participants were asked to sleep normally for seven days. After that, the researchers asked them to sleep two hours later and wake up as usual for the past three days.
Research results After testing and analyzing the data, researchers also proved that lack of sleep, even if it was only for two hours, interferes with the human ability to manage stress and negativity in life.
This can make us less able to feel positive emotions such as joy, enthusiasm, and fulfillment in life. "In fact, a lack of positive emotions can have a major impact on mental health," said Saksvik-Lehouillier, one of the researchers.
Researchers also found that sleep deprivation made participants unable to focus their thoughts and became more impulsive.
This finding is proof that night sleep is vital for maintaining our mental and physical condition.
In order for us to function optimally every day, sleep patterns are also an important part that we must pay attention to.
Improve sleep quality
A good sleep at night is an important key to our physical and mental health.
Here's how we can sleep well at night:
Establish a regular sleep schedule. Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning, including weekends.
Allow your body to be exposed to sufficient sunlight, especially at the beginning of the day.
Get enough physical activity during the day. Try not to exercise within a few hours of bedtime.
Avoid artificial light, especially a few hours before bed. Use a blue light filter on your computer or smartphone.
Don't eat or drink just before bedtime, especially alcohol and foods high in fat or sugar. Keep the bedroom cool, dark, and quiet.
Consult a doctor to anticipate medical problems that interfere with sleep quality.