The Best Things You Can Do For Your Body Right Now

Sleep For Eight Hours A Night

Sleep is necessary for body function. Cognitive and physical performance decrease with too little sleep. Sleeping less than 8 hours per night is associated with increased body weight, irregular metabolism, and decreased mood. Memory, emotions, and immunity are affected by sleep. Increasing nightly sleep duration to eight hours will lead to multiple health benefits and improved body performance.

Get into a routine of setting sleep times and preparing for sleep. The sleep environment should be dark and cool. Practice calming activities and use dim lights one to two hours prior to sleep. Most importantly, go to sleep immediately upon feeling tired.