We all sleep in on the weekend after a busy week. “our sleep debt” We have experienced moments that we try to cover up. So is it really possible to pay off our sleep debt, that is, to save sleep?

In this regard What does science say? Let’s look together at the answer to this intriguing question.

Sleep debt: real or myth?

sleep debt or sleep sofadescribes the body’s accumulated sleep needs when not enough sleep is received. Scientific research shows that a long period of sleep after several nights of insufficient sleep can restore the body and brain to a certain extent.

However, this recovery is often not complete. For example, someone who sleeps 5 hours a night for a week can reduce their sleep debt by sleeping longer on the weekend. can cover some of it but this does not provide full compensation. In other words, our body’s ability to fully store sleep is limited.

What are the consequences of sleep deprivation?

chronic lack of sleep; In the long term, it can lead to impaired cognitive function, weakening of the immune system and serious health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. Our brain and body need a regular sleep cycle. If we cannot adhere to it in the long term, we disrupt this cycle and create negative effects on our overall health.

How do we deal with sleep?

Minimizing sleep debt and healthy sleep pattern You can implement a number of strategies to create regular sleep hours, paying attention to sleep hygiene, limiting caffeine consumption, and stress management are just a few of these strategies.

By creating a regular sleep pattern, both physically and… your mental health You can also protect it.

The result: sleep cannot be saved but it is manageable.

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