Do you also spend your day sleeping for 5–6 hours? Learn why 7–8 hours of sleep is crucial for your mental, physical, and hormonal balance. Let's find out.

Benefits of sleep

Sleep is as important for the eyes as food is for the stomach. However, in today's world, people ignore such an important thing as sleep, which can prove to be very dangerous for their health.

Sleeping late and getting only 5-6 hours of sleep has become a norm these days. Hustle culture also plays a big role in this, which encourages working more with less sleep. It is very important to be dedicated towards work, but compromising on your sleep for this is not right at all.

Let us know the opinion of experts

Dr. Prashant Makhija , Consultant Neurologist, Wockhardt, explains, "During sleep, our brain clears the day's waste and resets memory, learning, and emotions, as well as regulates hormones related to hunger, metabolism, and stress. However, when sleep is lost, the body's balance begins to deteriorate, leading to daytime fatigue, lack of concentration, irritability, and slow thinking. Lack of sleep also impacts the heart, blood pressure, and immune system. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and increased stress."

According to Dr. Dipesh Pimpale , "The human body works like a clock, signaling sleep when it's time. 7–8 hours of sleep plays a vital role in keeping the body balanced and preparing for the next day. However, when sleep is reduced, the mind feels tired and daily tasks become difficult. This can lead to mood swings and headaches. Furthermore, it directly impacts the body's ability to handle stress and hormones."

According to Dr. Aniruddha Vasant More , our brain uses sleep to function properly. When we sleep, the brain processes memories and helps replenish energy. Therefore, when someone doesn't get the sleep they need, their brain can't function properly, leading to slower thinking, poorer concentration, and a tendency to forget things. However, if someone follows a routine of sleeping at the same time every day, they sleep better and feel more active, balanced, and productive.