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Get enough sleep

Get enough sleep

Getting an adequate amount of sleep every night is necessary for maintaining our health. The center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get an average of seven or more hours of sleep every night.

When you don’t get enough sleep, dopamine receptors in your body can be adversely affected. Research has linked sleep deprivation to the suppression of some dopamine receptors in your body.

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Your brain manages energy better when you get enough sleep.

Sleep deprivation causes the prefrontal cortex to lose control over the regions of the brain that create cravings and the stress response. Sleep between 6.5 hours and 7.5 hours every night.

You can "cheat" on sleep

Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety. 

The resulting sleep deprivation has been linked to he...

Get more sleep

When we are sleep-deprived, high-fat and sugary foods seem much more attractive, probably because they give us a quick burst of energy.

To avoid temptation, adults should strive for at least seven hours of sleep every night.

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