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Friday, January 17, 2014

The Importance of Sleep While Planning Your Wedding

Between work, family, social life, and wedding planning it seems to make sense that you need to stay up later in the night to get it all done. But depriving yourself of a healthy night’s sleep affects your body mentally and physically. In addition to feeling sluggish, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that getting less than seven hours of sleep each night puts you at greater risk for developing depression or health problems like obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. You may also notice cognitive changes such as a decreased ability to pay attention, to retain new information, or to react as quickly to your surroundings.
You have to make important decisions daily and with a poor night’s sleep, your brain doesn't function as well. Research has shown that sleep helps repair and "re-energize" the damage in the brain caused by daily metabolism. Cognitive processes that help your memory functioning and ability to learn new skills are also refreshed with a good night’s sleep.
As a bride, you want to be physically healthy so you can look and feel good. You want to be at your optimal mental health to deal with all the emotions swirling around you and within you. And you need your cognitive health, so that your mind is sharp enough to make sound decisions, remember important names and dates, and be able to focus on all the details of your wedding preparations. Each of these aspects in your life can be bolstered by a good night’s sleep. Everyone’s sleeping habits are a bit different, but most studies show that seven to nine hours of sleep is best for optimal functioning. To get restorative, healthy sleep, maintain a schedule and stick to it. Put your health first!

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