How sleep can boost your immune system and help you fight off illness

May 05, 2020 NHS Medications

In a global pandemic it’s really important that we do everything we can to keep our bodies as healthy as possible. That includes improving our hygiene, staying active, hydrating and eating well. But one thing that often gets forgotten about is the importance of a good night’s sleep. Today is World Sleep Day, so it’s the perfect time to think about your sleeping pattern – and experts say that getting enough, good quality sleep can be really important in keeping you healthy. Most of us know that we should be aiming for seven hours of sleep every night, and that consistency is key. That can be hard to achieve when you have a busy social life and unpredictable working hours, but now that people are hunkering down and cancelling plans, it should get a bit easier to stick to a routine.

Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/13/sleep-can-boost-immune-system-fight-off-illness-12391581/