Showing posts with label benefits of sleep. Show all posts
Showing posts with label benefits of sleep. Show all posts

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Get a Good Night's Sleep,.....Lose Weight?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

A Canadian study found that people who slept fewer than 7 hours or more than 9 hours weigh an average of 4 pounds more and had wider waists than people who sleep 8 hours every night.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Got Sleep?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Sleep is essential for health. Your body regenerates and restores your cells during deep sleep. To look and feel great in the morning, ensure you make time for quality sleep.

Now, if I could just take my own advice!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Think You're Cool Because You Don't Sleep Much?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

According to the Nurses Health Study,
getting just one less hour of sleep
per night significantly increases
the risk of heart disease.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Got Sleep?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

The average adult requires 7 to 9 hours of sleep daily. Quality sleep is essential to maintain health. During sleep, your body is able to slow down metabolic processes to regenerate tissues and clear out toxins.