If you've only had 6 hours of sleep, you might be in serious trouble.

"I haven't been getting enough sleep lately, but I'm sure I'll be able to manage once I get used to it." If you think this on a daily basis, it may actually be quite dangerous.

Did you know that if you continue to sleep less than six hours a night, your body could gradually begin to break down without you even realizing it?

This time, we'll be talking about some surprising sleep research and some very practical information about how many hours of sleep is best, in a serious yet relaxed manner.

The shocking truth: "less than six hours of sleep = increased mortality rate"

You may be thinking, "No, wait, the mortality rate" all of a sudden, but this is a serious topic.

One study found that people who sleep less than six hours a night are significantly more likely to die .

Moreover, the subject is Japanese people. In other words, it is a matter directly connected to our lifestyles. This is no longer something that only concerns other people.

The "slightly harsh" negative effects of short sleep ① The safest option was to sleep for seven hours.

Too long or too short is not good. Seven hours is said to have the lowest risk of death . Apparently 6 hours is just the limit, and 8 hours is a bit over. It's an exquisite line.

② When I don't get enough sleep, I somehow get hungry.

If you don't sleep, your brain will mistakenly think you don't have enough energy, which will cause your appetite to skyrocket. Before you know it, potato chips become a regular thing in the middle of the night... and you gain weight. This creates a terrifying spiral that increases your risk of obesity and death.

3. If you only sleep 6 hours a night for two weeks, your cognitive function will gradually decline.

Just two weeks can cause a dramatic decline in brain performance. Even if you think you're fine, you should be careful if you find yourself increasingly thinking, "Huh? What was I here for?"

By the way, you can't "catch up on sleep" (unfortunately)

Do you think, "I'll just sleep for 12 hours on the weekend and recover!?" I totally understand that way of thinking and feeling, but there's also a theory that oversleeping only messes with your body clock .

The price of lack of sleep ca n't be paid off on the weekend, but rather by paying it off regularly .

So what should I do?

The answer is simple: get 7 hours of sleep every day . That's it.

Rather than forcing yourself to wake up early, try to get a good seven hours of sleep first. This is the best way to prevent this and improve your performance. By the way, drinking chamomile tea or warm water before going to bed can sometimes help you sleep surprisingly well.

Finally, a bit seriously

I feel like the more serious people are, the more likely they are to feel guilty about sleep.

However, people who get enough sleep tend to be sharper and, as a result, kinder .

So today, why not put away your smartphone a little earlier and go to bed just 30 minutes earlier?

Seven hours later, you'll wake up feeling incredibly refreshed and think, "Wow, sleep is the best."

Summary: Sleeping isn't laziness. It's a powerful strategy.

• Sleeping less than six hours increases risk
• 7 hours has the lowest mortality rate
• Side effects of sleep deprivation include increased appetite, cognitive decline, and increased risk of obesity
• Sleeping in doesn't reset your body. Daily accumulation is important.
• Hot drinks can improve your sleep quality

Health, focus and motivation. It was all about "sleep."

Sleeping is not laziness, it's strategy. Well, let's go to bed early today.