When I was a medical student and resident, sleep was considered optional.
Delivering 500 babies and working in the emergency department for overnight shifts fried my nervous system.
I learned firsthand the dangers of sleep deprivation.
Sleep, while it may seem superfluous, is essential to our health and longevity.
The notion of “I’ll sleep when I’m dead"may cause you an early death.
It affects every aspect of our health, including our metabolism, weight, mood, and cognitive function.
Sleep is essential for healing and repair and cellular cleanup and longevity.
Your muscles, organs, and brain need to repair each day.
Here’s how to restore your natural sleep rhythm.
you’ve got the option to find one atthe website of the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Consider getting tested for sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.
Getting good sleep is essential for your health and longevity.
Adapted fromYOUNG FOREVERby Mark Hyman, M.D.
Copyright 2023 by Mark Hyman, M.D.
Used with permission of Little, Brown Spark, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company.
New York, NY.
He is the host of one of the leading health podcasts,The Doctors Farmacy.
He is also an advisor and guest co-host onThe Dr. Oz Show.
