Importance Of Adequate Sleep

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My fellow steemians,
I welcome you into a new week of our weekly engagement challenges. And one of this week's topic generated by the Healthy Steem Community is "Importance Of Adequate Sleep".
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Introduction

Sleep is an important factor in maintaining good overall health and well-being of many living things. In this century, people over work themselves that they either forget or neglect the importance of having a good quality/adequate sleep.

However, there are many benefits of getting enough sleep and there are significant impact on our physical and mental health attached to it.Getting enough sleep improves a persons health and also improves the effectiveness of ones daily activities.

How Much Adequate Amount Of Sleep Is Beneficial For Good Health.

Depending on the age, the amount of sleep required for good health varys on individual base. For example, a new born baby that is between 0-3 months requires 14 - 17 hours of good sleep and an adult of about 25 - 60 years of age should get at least 7-9 hours of good sleep.
Let me make it clearer and more understood by listing out age ranges and the number of hours they need for a good quality sleep.

Old adults (65 years and above): 7-8 hours
Adults(26-64 years): 7-9 hours
Young adults(18-25 years): 7-9 hours
Teenagers(14-17 years): 8-10 hours
School-age children (6-13 years): 9-11 hours
Preschool-age children (3-5 years): 10-13 hours
Toddlers (1-2 years ): 11-14 hours
Infant ( 4- 11 months): 12-15 hours
Newborn (0-3 months): 14-17 hours

It is necessary to note that these guidelines can vary depending on the actual needs of an individual.The hours needed by two different people of the same age range may vary depending on their individual health conditions.

Considering the quality of sleep matters. Because people actually meet these recommended number of hours for their age range but poor sleep quality can affect their overall health and well-being. Factors that determines the quality of sleep may include; Environmental conditions , sleep disorders, sleep interruptions , poor sleeping postures ,etc.

In all, if an individual can understand and meet his or her sleep needs, he or she will show some level of development in maintaining a good health condition. Prioritizing sufficient and good quality sleep improves the overall physical, mental and emotional health of a person . And impact positively on ones daily life.

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Problems That May Be Caused By Lack Of Sleep

Inadequate sleep has negative effects on the physical, mental, and emotional health of a person. These are some of the problems that may be caused by lack of sleep;

1. Low productivity and performance: Inadequate sleep can lead to low productivity, lack of concentration during work/study. And also impact negatively on a person's performance in various areas of life like; school, sports, work,etc.

2. Weak immune system: Sleep deprivation can weaken the immune system, exposing individuals to diseases and infections. It can also depreciate the ability of the body to recover from illnesses or injuries.

3. Chronic health conditions: Inadequate sleep has been linked to many cases of chronic health conditions such as; hypertension, obesity, diabetes, etc.

4. Mental health disorders: People with hypersomnia are at risk of developing mental disorders such as ; depression, mood swings, anxiety, etc.

5. Cognitive function impediment: Sleep deprivation can lead to lack of concentration, memory loss and inability to make decisions. This can affect job/academic performance.

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Problems That May Be Caused By Excess Of Sleep

Excessive sleep known as hypersomnia, also has negative effects on a person's physical, mental, and emotional health. Some of the problems associated with hypersomnia include:

1.Low metabolism: Sleeping too much can disrupt the body's metabolism( ability to digest and make use of available nutrients) .This can lead to weight gain, loss of appitite,etc.

2. Impaired cognitive function: This is similar to that of the effects of lack of sleep. People with hypersomnia experiences difficulty with memory and cognitive functions.

3.High sensitivity to pain: Research shows that a person with hypersomnia are often very sensitive to pain. Which is not actually a good condition.

4.Social and interpersonal issues: Oversleeping causes decrease in productivity, missed opportunities. Imagine a person missing a job interview or an appointment because of too much of sleep. Also , there's strain on interpersonal relationships due to lack engagement with people and availability when needed.

5.Impact on mental health: Too much of sleep has been linked with numerous cases of mental health issues/mood disorders.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, although adequate sleep is an essential factor for the overall health and well-being of a person, excessive sleep also contributes to negative impacts on his/ her physical, mental, and emotional health. Maintaining a balanced and healthy sleep routine should support his/ her overall well-being. Any case of hypersomnia should be reported to health-care professionals for help and guidance on how to get rid of it.

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