Benefits Of Good Sleeping
More than half of Canadians report reducing their sleep hours when they run out of time, and one-third of Canadians sleep fewer hours per night than the recommended 7 to 9 hours. Yet the benefits of a good sleep1 are real, both for our overall physical health, our mental health and our overall well-being. Here are five. Boost the immune system The immune system protects our body from infections and diseases. To function properly, it needs sleep. When you sleep, organs, tissues and cells repair and regenerate. Sleep increases the performance of our immune system and, conversely, lack of sleep interferes with its effectiveness. This is why sleeping can increase our resistance to fighting certain infections and diseases. Preserve the heart Without a good night's rest, the heart and arteries are constantly stressed. Cardiovascular diseases (infarction, high blood pressure or stroke) are more likely to occur. People who sleep less than six hours a night are 27% more likely to have car...
