FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#7 - Flipbook - Page 44
The Role of Sleep
Why do we need sleep? It’s
a ques琀椀on that has puzzled
scien琀椀sts for centuries, but
recent research has shed light
on its vital func琀椀ons.
Physical Restora琀椀on: Sleep is
when the body repairs 琀椀ssue,
builds bone and muscle, and
strengthens the immune
system. Growth hormone,
essen琀椀al for development and
repair, is primarily released
during deep sleep.
Cogni琀椀ve Func琀椀ons: Sleep
plays a cri琀椀cal role in memory
consolida琀椀on, learning,
and problem-solving skills.
During REM sleep, the
brain organizes and stores
memories, making sense of
the day’s experiences.
Emo琀椀onal Regula琀椀on: Lack
of sleep can make us more
prone to stress, anxiety, and
mood swings. REM sleep
helps process emo琀椀ons,
promo琀椀ng mental health.
EMBRACING
GOOD
Sleep
HYGIENE
With the understanding of how vital
sleep is, it’s crucial to embrace good
sleep hygiene practices:
REGULAR SCHEDULE:
Try to go to bed and wake up at the
same 琀椀me every day to support your circadian
rhythm. Regular meal琀椀mes and exercise 琀椀mes will
help support good health and good sleep too.
CREATE A RESTFUL
ENVIRONMENT:
Keep your bedroom dark, cool, and
quiet. Consider limi琀椀ng screen 琀椀me
before bed due to the blue light’s
poten琀椀al to disrupt sleep.