While all scientists agree that an optimal night’s sleep should last between six and eight hours, a recent study claims that the time you go to bed is even more important than the length of the night, reports the Chron .
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This is done by Dr. Chris Winter, neurologist and sleep expert, supports. The latter claims that going to bed and getting up at the same time is a great benefit for the body.
“In general, sleep routines are important because our bodies work best when they can anticipate what’s coming instead of just reacting,” he explains.
“When your routine changes a lot, many of the things that come from your sleep don’t happen or aren’t as effective because your brain isn’t sure what’s coming next,” adds Dr. Winter added.
Additionally, researchers note that to increase life expectancy, it is better to have short but regular nights than longer but less routine nights.
Dr. Chris Winter mentions that a person who constantly works night shifts is less likely to have health problems than a worker who alternates between day and night shifts.
Irregular bedtimes and wake-up times prevent the body from optimally producing several hormones, including cortisol and serotonin, which regulate stress and mood, respectively.