In the previous article, we looked at the negative effects of a poor diet on immunity. However, in addition to dietary issues, there is another common problem that affects the health of modern people – and that is lack of sleep. Especially for young people in their twenties and thirties, precious sleep time is often sacrificed due to the pressure of work, study or play. Today, we're going to dive in** into the effects of sleep deprivation on immunity.
After being so tired from work, I first had a big meal to treat myself after work, and after I was full of wine and food, I nested in the sofa or lying on the bed to watch TV and play games, and before I knew it, it was 12 o'clock, but even if it was 12 o'clock, I was reluctant to sleep. This situation is familiar to many young people! This is a microcosm of the daily life of most young people today. In fact, when they wake up the next day and feel headache, sleepiness, and lack of energy, many people tell themselves in their hearts that they "have to go to bed early today", but they still stay up until the second half of the night to go to bed the next day. Especially on weekends, without the stress of working and getting out of bed, weeks.
5. Saturday all night without sleep, week.
Sixth, there are many people who simply don't get up during the day on Sunday.
Why do people sleep? Under normal circumstances, a person spends one-third of their life sleeping. Why maintain such a time-consuming thing? Let's put it in the vernacular, because if you don't sleep, you can't sleep, if you don't sleep, your brain is tired, your body is broken, and you can't bear it.
First of all, the effects of sleep on the immune system are obvious. When people lack sleep, the function of the immune system is severely affected. The immune system is an important line of defense against viral and bacterial invasion, and adequate sleep is one of the key factors in maintaining the normal functioning of the immune system. Lack of sleep affects the activity of immune cells and reduces the function of the immune system. This makes the body more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections, increasing the probability of developing colds, flu, and other infectious diseases. In addition, chronic sleep deprivation can also lead to health problems such as chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune diseases. Secondly, sleep also has an important impact on the brain and mental health. Lack of sleep can affect the brain's ability to remember and learn, leading to problems such as poor concentration, memory loss, and mood swings. Long-term sleep deprivation can also lead to anxiety, depression, and other psychological problems.
Studies have shown that people who sleep less than 5 hours are 45% more likely to develop heart disease than those who sleep 8 hours. Excessive sleep can also lead to bad results, and people who sleep more than 9 hours a day are 38% more likely to get sick than normal people. Studies believe that lack of sleep and excessive stress will increase the hormone cortisol, which will inhibit the immune mechanism, allowing viruses and bacteria to take advantage of it.
A good night's sleep is the key to restoring immunity. Let's pay attention to our sleep quality, ensure adequate sleep time, and lay a solid foundation for health! Next, we will move on to other factors that affect immunity, so stay tuned!
Contents**: The Truth About Immunity
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