Sleep is the ultimate pillar of longevity.
In 1942, the average American adult was sleeping 7.5 hours/night.
Now, the average adult sleeps 6.5 hours.
Sleep is one of the most important aspects to health…and it’s suddenly become “okay” to just cleave off 15%?
The shorter you sleep, the shorter you’ll live.
Good restorative sleep is necessary for a life well lived. Here are some tips:
– Keep your room cold
– Get blackout shades or wear an eye mask
– Use white noise
– Go to bed at the same time
– Use blue light blockers
– Try magnesium and/or glycine
– Cut carbs
– Meditate
Sleep is as critical as diet. Less sleep causes insulin resistance, lowers glucose tolerance, and leads to obesity.
If you’re not sleeping enough and eating a diet full of junk, you’re asking to destroy your health
In men, testosterone increases as you sleep and decreases the longer you’re awake. Morning wood anyone?? The highest levels of testosterone production occur during REM sleep. In this study, sleep restriction decreased T almost 20% at certain pts throughout the day
You should be aiming to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night. The longer you sleep the longer you’ll live.
