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Sleep. A vitally important process for the body that helps the human body recover after a demanding day. But how much time should we set aside for it? Do the numbers indicating sleep needs for men differ from those for women? Neurosurgeons, or rather the scientists who study brain activity, are sounding the alarm. Today’s population is far too careless about basic things.
Ladies, get ready for bed
The complexity of brain function in women requires adequate rest. Jim Horne, a professor at Loughborough University in England, says: “Lack of sleep in women is strongly linked to high levels of stress, as well as feelings of insecurity, depression and anger. Lack of sleep does not affect men in this way. “
8 hours?
How many hours of sleep are therefore necessary for a person’s healthy and effective functioning the following day? Eight hours of sleep is ideal, but Professor Horne explains that women should rest a little longer. He claims that women are subjected to more strains during the day from various influences—work, children, household duties, dealing with interpersonal relationships, etc. While men devote themselves exclusively to work during the day and, upon returning home, practically switch their brains off, women come home to a “second shift,” resulting in many times greater exhaustion. Even if you don’t physically feel it, it may happen that lack of sleep and too much stress will come back to haunt you in older age. It is no wonder that women suffer from neuroses and depression several times more than men. Therefore they should allow their bodies longer rest.
Emergency mode
Compared to men, women do more things at once, putting their brains into the so-called emergency mode. As a result, it takes much longer for their brain to return to a normal mode after the daily rush. And the best way to achieve that is through long and quality sleep.
Good night
As to when women should go to bed, each should answer that for herself. The recommended sleep time for women is at least eight and a half hours. So if you get up at six o’clock on a normal working day, you should go to sleep around half past nine. Does that sound impossible? It’s all a matter of priorities. Don’t forget that it’s about your health. By the way, scientists say that women gain beauty during sleep specifically in the hours before midnight. Your skin will also repay you, as will your nervous and digestive systems.
Even if men have time-demanding jobs, their bodies are still better able to cope with lack of sleep than women’s. Do not neglect your sleep and keep your health and personal well-being in mind.
