OFTEN we compromise with sleeping hours so that we can be more productive. A good night's sleep is very important for our health. If we get less sleep then we feel lethargic on the very next day. We should every day get 7 to 8 hours sleep although it varies from person to person. Some people may feel fine even after having a five-hour sleep while many need at least 7 to 8 hours sleep. Good sleep helps make us fresh and re-energized. When we sleep, our body does the repair work of our heart and blood vessels. On the contrary, sleep deprivation has a direct link with diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and kidney diseases.
We should make sure that we are getting enough rest. TV, computer and mobile phone have turned out to be tools to drive away sleep which is so essential for us. At the same time, good sleep improves our memory, attention span, and it is particularly very important for children to allow them a good health and long life. We should therefore make sure that our children are regularly getting adequate sleep because if we are sleep deprived, we not only lose our attention we also lose our working stamina and productivity. If we deprive ourselves of sufficient sleep our overworked neuron can no longer function properly. It is different if we suffer from sleeplessness or lack of sleep. In that case we should consult a physician to help us recover. After all, good sleep is an essential precondition for good health and a sound mind.
Mohammed Sohel Hara
Bonosree, Dhaka
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