The Benefits of Sleeping More Than 8 Hours from Dr. Philip Sobash
You've been told that you need to get at least eight hours of sleep each night. But why? What happens to your body when you don't get enough sleep? If you're not getting enough sleep, it's time to take a closer look at how restorative sleep can benefit your physical and mental health.
Sleep Helps Your Brain Recover From The Day's Activities
When you sleep, your brain processes and stores memories, learns new skills and makes connections between different parts of the brain that help make sense of what it has learned. Sleep also allows for "down time" so that neurons can rest before they receive new information in the morning.
Your Skin Will Be Clearer And Healthier-Looking
It's true that sleep deprivation can cause stress, which leads to inflammation, says Dr. Philip Sobash. Th...