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June 26, 2016 By Paul Lewis Leave a Comment

The Cost of Burning the Midnight Oil: Dumbing Down Due to Sleep Loss

 

What’s the deal with lack of sleep? It makes you fat, sick, and dumber than a bag of hammers! I mean, come on, brain, get with the program!

I’ve been burning the midnight oil for years, and let me tell you, I’m a mess. My speech is all jumbled up, I can’t focus on anything for more than a nanosecond, and don’t even get me started on my memory. It’s like my brain is a colander and every thought just slips right through.

But, there’s hope. Enter the sleep mask. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “A sleep mask? What are you, a superhero?” But hear me out, folks. This little accessory can do wonders for your sleep game.

You see, when you’re trying to catch some Zs, any little bit of light can mess up your sleep quality. That’s where the sleep mask comes in. It blocks out all that pesky light and creates a cozy, cave-like atmosphere that’ll have you snoozing like a baby.

And the benefits don’t stop there. With a sleep mask, you can sleep anytime, anywhere. No more waiting for the sun to go down or trying to find a dark corner to curl up in. You can just pop on your mask and voila! Instant nap time.

Plus, let’s not forget about the beauty benefits. Sleep masks can help reduce puffiness and dark circles, making you look refreshed and well-rested (even if you’re not).

So, in conclusion, if you’re tired of being a walking zombie, get yourself a sleep mask. Your brain (and your under-eye circles) will thank you. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a date with my mask and a pillow. Sweet dreams, everybody!

Fact: Too Little Sleep Makes You Stupid

Lack of sleep slows down your thinking, impairs your memory, concentration, judgment, and decision-making, impedes learning, and contributes to depression. All these factors are enough to constitute drastic measures to make sure we are getting enough sleep. Because I sleep during daylight hours, I purchased a quality mask, and I also wear ear plugs. Now even when I sleep at night I’ll wear the mask and ear plugs. Sleep is absolutely essential for your brain to work properly because during sleep your brain is busy processing information, consolidating memories, making connections, and clearing out toxins. When asleep, your brain does its housekeeping and not having adequate time to do this could potentially accelerate neurodegenerative diseases.

 

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