How important is sleep?

  For those of you wondering why in the world am I suddenly blogging about sleep...well, the name of my blog says it all..'All about health and nearly everything else. So technically, I can talk about anything :).
  Another reason is that I'n actually sitting in front of my laptop at 7 am, haven't slept since 1 pm Friday, and just finished watching the Brazil vs Colombia match. Man, was that an entertaining match. Go Brasil!! The sun is coming out, and I'm slowly losing my sleepiness. Why is that? That is because, our bodies have a clock, well, not really a clock, but it does time when would we feel sleepy and alert, and I think I've passed my bed time. Some people say we need 6 hours sleep, some people say 7, and others 8. Those that think we need 9 hours, well, not really guys. Try doing this, for those of you who have about 8 hours a sleep every night, try sleeping for 7 hours for a week straight. Your body will get used to it. Then try sleeping for 6 hours for another week. Again, your body will adapt. This is because humans are habitual creatures, and we get used to a habit very quickly. that is why, if you are having a sleeping problem , you'd better get that fixed fast, if not, your body will get used to it, then it's going to be even more difficult.
  If you'd ask me, for those you who are active, try to get about 7 to 8 hours of sleep. trust me, you would need it for your body to recover effectively. For those who are not physically, but mentally active, 6-7 would be just right. Again, I am no doctor, but I do read a lot about this sort of stuff, and I just thought it would be beneficial to share.
  So, what are the effects of not having enough sleep?? Pictures time !!! :p

1. You would start to binge, and overeat.
                                        
2. Your would look haggard and there would be collagen lost, resulting in wrinkled skin and eyebags.

                                 
3. Headaches or migraines due to tired brain.

                                              

4. Low concentration.

                                        

5. Reduced sex drive/hypertension. Yup, believe or not, these both co-relates.

                                       

                                     
6. Short temper.
                                   
                                
7. Heart Complications. (in the long run, due to extra stress)
                           
                                        


   So, do you find the above informative. I hope it was, and also hope directly or indirectly it might change your lifestyle. Now I'd better got to bed and follow my own advise. Good nite!!oops, Good morning! :)