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A great deal has been said about how both the quality and quantity of sleep influence health. Modern disruptive lifestyles mean that most people struggle to achieve the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Even if you set aside the total hours slept, the quality of whatever sleep you manage becomes highly significant. Sleep occurs in defined phases, alternating between light sleep, deep sleep and the so-called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Each phase serves different functions.
During sleep, the body undergoes physical restoration and repair from the day's activities. The immune system is also strengthened. All this has been directly linked to better physical health and a lower risk of chronic conditions, including cardiometabolic diseases. Mental health, memory and cognition are likewise enhanced by good sleep. Those deprived of sleep are, therefore, predisposed to a range of health problems.
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