Kumail Nanjiani couldn’t agree more with the saying ‘early bed, early rise’. In a recent Instagram posting, the actor and comedian revealed that “if left to my own devices I am in bed before 9 pm”. “I wake up at 6.30 pm, and it gives me great joy.” I love it, because I feel like my life is divided into two parts – my life with Emily, and my work,” he said in the video. He added that “if I go to bed early, I have a better relationship with Emily, because we spend time together, and wake up at the same times.” I feel more present at work”.DISCLAIMER : This article is based upon information that was obtained from the public domain or experts we spoke with. Consult your doctor before beginning any new routine. Dr Prashant Makhija is a consultant neurologist at Wockhardt hospitals in Mumbai Central. He said that most adults benefit from 7 to 8 hours each night of quality sleep. It’s not only about the number of sleep hours, but also consistency and depth. He added that irregular sleep schedules and broken sleep are just as harmful as not enough sleep. According to Dr Makhija exposure to screens near bedtime disrupts the production of melatonin, the hormone which regulates sleep. He suggested that a wind-down ritual, such as reading, light stretching or simply disconnecting devices, can help signal the brain that its time to rest. “These small habits can greatly increase sleep quality over time.” Dr Makhija reiterated. Dr Makhija said that sleep should not be a negotiable.
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Dr Sunil Kumar K of Aster CMI Hospital in Bangalore, who is a Lead Consultant in Interventional Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine said that sleep deprivation affects almost every system in the human body. “When a person consistently falls asleep less than recommended, the brain does not have enough time to remove waste, which can affect memory and concentration and affect thinking ability. This can increase the risk for conditions like dementia later in life.” he added. The body’s hormonal equilibrium can also be disturbed, resulting in higher levels of stress hormones like cortisol. A day in the life of Samantha Ruth Prabhu: ‘9.30 pm is meditation; hit the bed at 10’According to Dr Kumar, a sleep deprived person is more likely to fall sick often or take longer to recover from infections. Over time it can also increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke, because the heart does not get enough rest and recovery.Story continues below this ad”While metabolism may slow down or become irregular, leading to weight gain or difficulty maintaining a healthy weight, and skin health can also be affected, as less sleep reduces collagen repair, causing early ageing signs like wrinkles and dullness, and long-term sleep loss can also affect emotional health, increasing the chances of depression and mood swings, and it may reduce overall energy levels and physical performance.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Consult your doctor before beginning any new routine.
