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5 seemingly healthy habits that are bad for your brain
3. Sleeping in
So many of us struggle to get enough sleep nightly. And not sleeping enough has a negative impact on brain function.
But that’s okay. We can always make up our lost sleep on the weekend, right?
Unfortunately, not…
Sleeping in on the weekend may make our situation worse, according to Dr. Swart.
Not only can changing your normal sleep and wake time make you feel more fatigued and moody, but it screws up your circadian rhythm. It’s much better for your brain (and body) to maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
Dr. Swart recommends seven to nine hours per sleep per night, plus the occasional nap. But when you do take a nap, she recommends taking one that lasts about 90 minutes. That’s how long it takes your brain to work through an entire sleep cycle. If you wake up before the sleep cycle is through, you’ll feel groggy rather than energized.
