BY JOYCE WONG JIN YI
A GOOD night’s sleep is the top priority for you and me. You have more energy, better focus and improved concentration for your day when you wake up feeling refreshed and recharged. Generally, it is recommended that adults get seven or eight hours of sleep a night. Insufficient sleep is linked to an increased risk of obesity, depression, dementia, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases.
Studies have shown that ninety minutes reduction in the previous night’s sleep can decrease your performance by 30%, and your reaction also slows down by 30% the next day. Yet, many people struggle with falling and staying asleep. When you sleep well at night, you might also find less stressed and feel happier the next day. Let me share with you the tips on how to get regular, restorative sleep. Before that, you need to understand some hormones that regulate your sleep first.
