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Not all mysteries are hidden at the bottom of the sea or in outer space, our body also houses various and amazing secrets that little by little science is giving them answers to improve our quality of life and avoid adverse situations, such as diseases.
This time the enigma focuses on the brainsince there are activities that generate significant wear and tear on this vital organ, specifically, staying up all night, insomnia either not sleeping properly They cause the brain to eat itself.
Just as you read it, in order to replenish the energy levels that our body needs, it is essential to have a full rest, but also when sleeping they are eliminated toxic substances that are generated in daily neural activity.
In this sense, researchers revealed that the lack of sleep or little sleep generates a negative reaction in the brain that promotes the elimination of neurons and synaptic connections, exposed in the “Sleep Research Manual”, in the chapter on the effects of sleep. loss of sleep in brain function.
“Epidemiological investigations have estimated that around 30% of adults and adolescents regularly experience insufficient sleep in modern society. This condition affects daily functioning and adversely affects the health and well-being”, the scientific document specifies.
In his research, neuroscientist Michele Bellesi, of the Marche Polytechnic University in Italy, noted that it is not yet clear how brain cells are affected by sleep loss and whether the effects are permanent or can be reversed.
Our body responds to sleep interruption with rapid and extensive changes at the molecular, biochemical, and functional levels. These modifications are adaptive at first, but over time they can become maladaptive, leading to serious and long-lasting consequences,” the Brain Sleep Research Laboratory noted.
How much should I sleep?
According to information from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), the recommended time to sleep it is from 12 to 14 hours in the case of children of school age; from 8 to 9 hours for adults and for older adults it is ideal to take naps during the day to compensate for deep sleep.
In addition to this, he recommended that the population not consume stimulant drinks, or exercise two hours before bedtime, this to improve the sleep quality.