Health tips for Month of July

Is sleep really that important? Especially for us teachers who need to conquer our mountains daily, can we let afford to sleep?

Or should the question be: Can we afford NOT to sleep?

Studies show that such short-term sleep deprivation leads to a foggy brain, worsened vision, impaired driving, and trouble remembering.

Long-term effects include obesity, insulin resistance, and heart disease.

So what should we do?

Unfortunately, it takes more than one long sleep marathon to catch up on your sleep debt.

Some interesting facts:

The negative symptoms of sleep deprivation:

• Daytime drowsiness
• Mood shifts, including depression, increased irritability, and loss of sense of humor
• Stress, anxiety, and loss of coping skills
• Lack of interest in socializing with others
• Weight gain
• Reduced immunity to disease and viral infection
• Feelings of lethargy
• Reduced productivity

So remember! Do have a good night rest every day and your body will be very happy. :)

Some useful web links as follows:

http://www.lifeevolver.com/pay-sleep-debt-smart/
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=fact-or-fiction-can-you-catch-up-on-sleep