What happens to your body when you sleep at 10 pm every day

The benefits of going to bed early have been long known. While our busy schedules may not always permit us to set an early bedtime routine, doing so can bring multiple benefits for our heart health, mental health and overall well-being. Several studies have proved that early bedtime is associated with long-term well-being, while dozing off late at night can raise the risk of health issues like insomnia, depression, and heart disease.
Sleeping early ensures you get good quality sleep for a longer duration and lets you start your day a little early, which can help you reap the benefits of early morning sunlight as well as some morning workouts.

According to a study published in the European Heart Journal, sleeping between 10 pm and 11 pm can cut the risk of heart and circulatory disease. Sleeping post this hour increases your cardiovascular disease risk.

Here are all the benefits of sleeping at 10 pm or before:

It allows you to take complete rest

When you hit the bed early, you not only enjoy deep sleep with less interruptions but also have enough hours to complete your recommended quota of 8-9 hours sleep.

It cuts risk of heart disease

Sleeping well and in tune with your circadian rhythm can lower risk of high blood pressure and other risk factors of heart disease. According to the journal Current Cardiology Reviews sleep deprivation has a link to hypertension (HT), coronary heart disease (CHD), and diabetes mellitus (DM).

Balanced hormones

A 10 pm-bedtime is very conducive for your natural circadian rhythm which is controlled by the interaction between the pineal gland in the brain and the levels of light in our environment. Not being in tune with it can have a huge impact on your hormones.

Better performance at school

As per Chronobiology International, a peer-reviewed journal, early birds perform better in school and are more active throughout the day, compared to the night owls. Going to bed early is thus important for boosting cognition and brain health in general. A study published in Journal of Experimental Psychology found that night owls were more sedentary, had lower aerobic fitness levels, and burned less fat at rest.

Improved immunity

Sleeping early and getting adequate rest is also associated with less risk of infections and falling ill in general. Sleep provides essential support to the immune system and getting sufficient hours of high-quality sleep can improve immunity, protecting you from several diseases.