Sleeping habits that harm your health
Many people have certain sleeping habits that can harm their health in ways they might not expect.
Turning on the TV while sleeping: affects fertility.
Researchers say that melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland near the eyes. When the eyes perceive darkness, the pineal gland assumes that night has arrived and begins secreting melatonin, with secretion reaching its highest level just before sleep.
However, in addition to its sleep-aiding effects, melatonin also regulates estrogen and progesterone receptors, two hormones that affect fertility. Excessive exposure to light from televisions and nightlights at night can significantly reduce melatonin production, thereby impacting a woman's ability to conceive.
Wearing clothes that are too tight while sleeping: affects metabolism.
Tight-fitting clothing can make you feel uncomfortable and negatively impact sleep quality. Furthermore, wearing tight clothing while sleeping increases body temperature, reducing melatonin and growth hormone production. Therefore, choose loose, breathable clothing to promote deeper sleep.
Going to bed with wet hair: causes headaches.
After washing your hair, if you don't dry it properly, a large amount of water remains on the scalp, especially in winter when temperatures are low. Going to sleep with wet hair can cause illness. In worst-case scenarios, you may experience numbness in the scalp, accompanied by a dull ache. The next morning, you may experience unexplained headaches or dizziness.
Sleeping while drunk: heart attack
A German expert, who observed the dangers of drinking alcohol before bed for 15 years, found that going to sleep immediately after drinking alcohol can lead to two instances of respiratory arrest, each lasting about 10 seconds. These 10 seconds can cause significant damage to the body: most noticeably, damage to blood vessels, leading to increased blood pressure. High blood pressure then affects the heart, resulting in increased heart rate, arrhythmias, and ultimately heart disease.
Wearing a bra while sleeping: increases the risk of breast cancer.
A US hospital surveyed 5,000 women and found that women who wore bras while sleeping had a 2.1 times higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to those who did not wear bras. This may be a result of prolonged compression of the breasts, obstructing lymphatic drainage and retaining harmful substances in the breast area.
Not removing makeup before bed: damages facial skin.
Many women are too lazy to remove their makeup before bed. Leftover makeup can clog pores, disrupt sweat gland secretion, and consequently cause acne and damage the complexion. Washing your face before bed not only removes the irritating effects of leftover makeup but also helps you sleep better.
Covering your head while sleeping: poor memory.
When sleeping, avoid covering your head with a blanket to maintain good breathing and provide sufficient oxygen to the brain. The habit of covering your head completely restricts air circulation under the blanket, reducing oxygen levels. In the long run, this not only worsens sleep quality and causes dizziness, but also affects brain memory function.
Sleeping with your face pressed against the pillow can affect your facial area.
Your sleeping position can also affect your body and sleep quality. In particular, if you sleep with your face pressed against the pillow all night, it can affect the elasticity of the skin on your cheeks and cause unsightly wrinkles. Furthermore, pressing your face against the pillow can clog pores, creating an opportunity for bacteria to thrive, leading to oily skin and acne breakouts.
