The simple way to increase your immunity

Here's how to sleep well can help you fight Covid-19.


If you do not sleep well these days, you are not alone. "An investigation from OnePoll, commissioned by Leesa sleep, examined approximately 2,000 Americans during this era of Social Distanciation of Covid-19 and working at home", according toCBS. "The investigation revealed that about 60% of adults say they are more tired than before." Click to read what could happen if you slept better - and how it could help you fight Covid-19. Read on and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.

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You have optimal brain function

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"The" brain plasticity theory "says that sleep is required for optimum cerebral function. In particular, sleep provides an environment in which nerve cells (neurons) can reorganize," saysDr. Daniel Lanzer. "So when we sleep well, long and systematically, it gives our systems of our brain more free time to do their job all the more effectively."

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You have a stronger immune system

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"Sleep is essential to life"Gregory Charlop, MD. "When you sleep well, you reinforce your immune system and reduce your risk of infection." This is still important at the age of Covid-19.

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You can experience weight loss

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"Good night's sleep, associated with healthy diet and exercise can lead to weight loss," saysLeann Poston M.D."This can help reduce food cravings in fat and carbohydrates."

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It helps neurotransmitters

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"Sleeping well allows our brain to throw the memory improvement frame and replenish the neurotransmitters and hormones of our hormones of our brain for the coming day," saysJared Heathman, MD. "Neurotransmitters that are more present during the reconstitution and GABA day, a relaxing neurotransmitter plays a more important role."

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You will feel more refreshed

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"When you sleep adequately, your brain consolidates your memories and refreshes," says Omiet Charles-Davies, a doctor who runs the team atonedoctor.app, a health and wellness website. "You will feel brighter, in a better mood and make better decisions."

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You have improved memory and speech

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"Memory, concentration and learning ability are improved," saysAlex Dimitriu, MD. "The reminder of the facts and words is better, our language and our thought also become more fluid."

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You do not need caffeine

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"If you have a good sleep, you'll feel less needed caffeinated drinks like a coffee to get you going in the morning," saysAndrea Paul, MD, Medical adviserLighting laboratories. "Which leads to a positive return loop to sleep better the same night."

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You are better responding to vaccinations

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"A past NIH study suggested that sleep can affect the effectiveness of vaccinations," saysDr. Daniel Lanzer. "In his research, the NIH has shown that well-rested people who have received the influenza vaccine have developed stronger protection against the disease." This is incredibly important now that there is a VVID-19 vaccine.

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You have a better quality of life

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"Sleep is very important - that's what gives you the energy to operate and be productive," saysDr. Soroush Zaghi. "With quality sleep, children learn better at school, athletes are better in the field and employees are more at the office," says Dr. Charlop. "You will live longer and enjoy more energy."

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You do not worry about sleep anymore

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"You feel refreshed and do not worry about sleep anymore," saysDaniel Erichsen MD. "The vicious cycle of poor sleep producing more difficulty sleeping is broken and you keep sleeping well for the rest of your life."

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What else to keep in mind

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"When you sleep well every night, or at least most nights, your brain goes through a complex restoration process. During the sleep cycle, your brain regulates your metabolism, secrete growth hormones to rebuild and repair cells and organize accumulated information during the day, says Dr. Philip E. Stieg , President of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and Newyork-Presbyterian. "A sufficient sleep and high quality is extremely significant for many areas of health, but in particular the health of your brain." As for yourself: go through this pandemic at your healthier, do not miss these 35 places you are most likely to catch Covid .


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