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A neurologist told how one sleepless New Year's Eve affects the body, whether it makes sense to "sleep in" during the day, and what will help you fall asleep faster.
“Studies have shown that just one sleepless night disrupts the normal rhythm of the rheoencephalogram (REG is one of the methods of studying the vessels of the brain, which shows their tone and blood flow speed) for 15-20 days,” the doctor said.
Children and the elderly are at risk. If a child is under 12 years old, they should be put to bed by 2 a.m., and the same applies to the elderly.
Long nighttime gatherings negatively affect not only the brain and psyche, but also the figure. Lack of sleep provokes “bingeing” on unhealthy snacks, heavy fatty and sweet dishes.
The importance of daylight
“In winter, due to the reduction in daylight hours, there is a constant disruption of melatonin metabolism (melatonin is a sleep hormone), the normal “wakefulness-sleep” cycle is disrupted. In addition, we spend a lot of time in bright artificial lighting, which also affects the quality of sleep. Therefore, during the holidays, instead of night and evening walks, it is better to go outside more often during the day, while it is light,” the doctor advises.
Therefore, “sleeping in” during the day is not effective. According to the neurologist, it is better to sleep longer in the morning than to “sleep in” during the day.
Overeating at night
Overeating and alcohol will definitely wake you up at night, so try not to eat anything at least 2 hours before going to bed. To help you sleep better, drink half a glass of warm low-fat milk with a small piece of bread, advises the neurologist.
