BENEFITS OF SLEEP

Here are  reasons why getting a good night's shut eye will set you up for a brighter day.

keep your figure

Watching your weight can be as simple as getting a good night's sleep. Lack of sleep can make you put on weight by drastically slowing your metabolism down, getting plenty of sleep might prevent weight gain.

You can concentrate better

We have all woken up after a good night's sleep ready to take on the world. 

You'll be in a great mood

Nearly two thirds of people blame lack of sleep when they feel irritable. The lack of sleep and the ensuing tiredness is likely impacting on people's judgment, problem-solving and creativity."

You'll look more attractive

Regular shut-eye actually makes you look healthier and more attractive, according to a 2010 study published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers photographed 23 people after a period of sleep deprivation and after a normal night's sleep of eight hours. The photos were shown to 65 people who rated each photo based on health attractiveness and tiredness. The sleep deprived group scored lower in all three categories.

Ability to make better informed decisions

We've all heard of sleeping on a problem, in the hope that come morning the solution will be clear. Well scientists have found that when you do this your brain still looks for a solution, even when you're asleep. Even if you don't wake up with an answer, a good night's sleep will equip your brain to assess the problem afresh.

You'll live longer

Regularly sleeping less than you should is associated with a shorter lifespan, although it is not clear whether little sleep is the cause, or an effect of other illnesses. Studies have found people who routinely sleep for fewer than six hours a night have a higher risk of dying sooner than people of a similar age who sleep for seven or eight hours a night.

You're less likely to get ill

Lack of sleep can suppress your immune system, which makes you more vulnerable to infections. 

You'll remember things clearly

During deep sleep the brain goes through our impressions of the day in a process vital to memory formation. A study published in the journal Sleep found people who slept fewer than six hours a night for two weeks scored far worse on memory tests than those who slept eight hours.

You'll have better sex

The better rested you are, the better sex you'll have,