As you were growing up, your parents probably warned you that sleeping late on weekends would disrupt your sleep schedule for the rest of the week. Many health experts would still agree with their advice, but one study suggests that the truth may be a little more complicated. Swedish researchers found that subjects who averaged at least 7 hours of sleep a night lived longer than those who got only 5 hours or less. However, when the shorter sleepers made up for lost slumber on weekends, they lived just as long. While it’s certain that adequate sleep is vital, individual needs vary widely and many factors are involved. Run down this list to see how your weekend habits may be affecting your rest.
Most experts believe that any sleep deficit can be hazardous to your health so make sleep a priority each night of the week. Practicing positive sleep hygiene on weekends will help you to be more energetic and productive throughout the week. If you have an questions or feel that we could help in any way please call us at 815-932-5425 or visit us on the web at TriStarKarate.com
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