You may have heard that many problems are resolved with a good night's sleep. This statement is indeed correct and we can relate a person's quality of sleep to their quality of life.
To sleep it is an essential activity to keep our bodies healthy. Without sleep period adequate, we present physical wear and tear, marked decrease in our cognitive abilities, increased stress level and even decreased defense capacity of our system immune. Some studies even report that, after several years of sleepless nights, the system cardiovascular starts to be impaired, we age prematurely and we become more prone to diabetes and obesity.
As it affects our body completely, it is not strange to conclude that sleepless nights hinder our studies and our ability to absorb contents. Studies indicate that those who sleep eight hours a day are able to perform tasks with greater agility when compared to those who did not sleep properly, for example.
Another research, carried out in the United States, showed that sleeping poorly significantly affects our attention. People who did not sleep for 19 hours had lower results than people who had drank alcohol. In addition to attention, sleep is related to decreased memory, balance and creativity. We can therefore conclude that the
sleep is of great importance for the effectiveness of the studies.Some problems prevent certain people from having a pleasant night's sleep, these are the famous sleep disorders. Among these disorders, we can mention insomnia, apnea, bruxism, sleepwalking and restless legs syndrome. All these problems must be evaluated by a professional and treated to avoid a decrease in the quality of sleep and, consequently, in school performance.
Difficulty sleeping is not always triggered by serious health problems, and it can be resolved with simple changes in habits. Here are some tips to sleep better:
→ Practice physical exercise, as this practice helps to improve the quality of sleep and have a better posture at bedtime;
→ Avoid too much lighting in the bedroom when sleeping;
→ Choose a mattress that suits your body type;
→ Set fixed times for bedtime;
→ Do not watch TV or perform activities related to work or study in bed;
→ Avoid fatty and difficult-to-digest foods, alcohol and stimulants, such as coffee and cola soda, before bed;
→ Before bed, take a hot bath to help you relax.
Heads up: Do not use over-the-counter sleep medications. As with any medicine, if used improperly, it can cause damage to the body.
By Ma. Vanessa dos Santos
Source: Brazil School - https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/saude-na-escola/importancia-sono-para-os-estudos.htm