A new study that was performed by Duke University, explains why women need more sleep than men. One of the main reasons behind the discovery is the fact that women are performing more activities at once or as most know it as multitasking. The women’s brain allows them to perform more things at once compared to a man’s brain, which causes them to need more sleep.
This study has proven that people who use their brain more when they are awake should sleep more than those who don’t. Unfortunately, there are many women who don’t get the right amount of sleep that’s needed.
– Pregnancy causes women to have sleep disturbances from the extra weight and the way the baby is positioned.
– Menopause also disturbs women while sleeping from horrible hot flashes
– Problems at work or at home can lead to sleep loss.
Negative effects of lack of sleep
Unfortunately, women develop health problems when they don’t get enough sleep at night. Since women need more sleep than men, but never get as much as they need, they experience the bad side of sleep deprivation. The Duke University study, which was led by Michael Breus, who is a sleep expert, and clinical psychologists found out that sleep deprivation has a big role in many health problems.
Another study that was done found out that sleep deprivation can cause skin aging at a younger age to the ones who don’t get enough sleep. There are also studies that linked sleep loss to different diseases, such as:
– Blood clots
– Heart disease
– Psychiatric problems
– Stroke
How to Get More Sleep
The average amount of sleep for both men and women is about 7 hours daily, to allow their brain and body to function better for the next day. The best way to fight against insomnia is to fix your sleeping hours. You can also break the cycle of sleep deprivation with the following techniques:
1. Have a bedtime routine and stick to it. Once you develop a sleeping schedule, the brain recognizes it as a routine for the days following. For example, if you wake up at the same time everyday of the brain turns this into a habit, it might be a good or bad thing.
2. Exercise. Exercise has a big factor in sleeping because it allows you to fall asleep faster. So something as simple as a morning walk can benefit your sleep.
3. Limit your caffeine intake. Make sure to do this about an hour before going to sleep – for some, you might have to start earlier. Just one cup of coffee close to bed time can keep you wide awake for hours.
Getting enough sleep is good for your health as well as your appearance. If insomnia persists though, you should talk to your doctor immediately.
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