What processes take place in the brain during sleep? – 2024-03-04 03:42:20

Sleep is not just rest. This is a situation where the human brain regains its analytical and synthetic ability. According to Oleg Abakumov, an evidence-based doctor, just one sleepless night leads to exhaustion of the body.

Publika.az reports that the doctor spoke about the consequences of lack of sleep.

“During sleep, pathways are formed between neurons that help to remember information. Lack of sleep turns the brain into a dried ‘sponge.’ leads to metabolic disorders and weight gain.

During sleep, the immune system actively produces substances that fight antibodies. If you don’t get enough sleep, then nutrients will decrease. In addition, the body receives testosterone during sleep.

Sleep is the key to health. Insomnia not only turns a person into a dried tomato, but also deprives him of the ability to think,” the doctor said in an interview to “Vesti Podmoskovye”.

According to Oleg Abakumov, research has also shown that sleeping for five hours for four days in a row reduces mental performance. Abakumov added that lack of sleep increases the risk of diabetes and heart diseases. Adults should sleep seven to nine hours. To improve sleep, it is better to go to bed at the same time even on weekends. In addition, the doctor advised not to look at the phone screen before going to bed and to ventilate the room.

Aytan Maftun