It's Selfish Sunday yet again! How many times have you said a no to everything attractive on a Sunday night and slept in early? Probably, not even once. But, if you need to stay healthy, it is important for you to have a good night's sleep at least once a week. This Sunday we bring you 6 reasons why you need to be a little selfish and sleep early for a healthier you.
A thinner Waistline
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Well, if you are sleeping late you are eating more. Don't believe us? Why do you think that all those snack bars and cold drink bottles are consumed by you only during the night. Well, because you aren't sleeping enough. It is as simple as that. So sleep early and you won't get fat!
May Reduce Cancer Risk
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Did you know that late sleepers had a greater risk of cancer than those who tucked into bed during the early hours of the night. The night time light exposure may lead to breast cancer. It's said that this association could be due to light's effect on melatonin which is considered to be a cancer suppressor.
Slows Down The Aging Process
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Only if you climb in your bed early will you be able to get that much required deep sleep. When you are in a deep sleep, the rise in growth hormones repairs your damaged cells. Had you not been in a deep seep, this would not happen and small breakdowns would accumulate instead of being repaired overnight, which in turn leads to aging.
To Stay Naturally Beautiful
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You may have heard of the term Beauty Sleep, haven't you? Do you think by sleeping past midnight and getting up early in the morning will give you your fair share of beauty sleep, no it won't. So, to stay naturally beautiful make sure you say no to that extra work and be selfish at least once for your skin.
For a Productive Morning
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Isn't a good night's sleep the sole reason for an energetic morning. Only if you be a little selfish and sleep in early on a Sunday night will you have a happy and productive Monday morning. Forget about the Monday blues if you decide to sleep in early. Don't you want to outshine the others?
Happier and Healthier Heart
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Did you know that sleeping in early gave you a happier and a healthier heart? Well. research suggests that people who went to bed past midnight showed an early sign of heart disease as compared to those who crawled into bed a little early. So at least on a Sunday be selfish for your health and go off to sleep early.
Say no to all the work and sleep tight. After all, Selfish Sunday is all about you.
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