{"id":11919,"date":"2017-04-14T16:00:24","date_gmt":"2017-04-14T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/?p=11919"},"modified":"2024-05-30T08:07:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T07:07:05","slug":"things-your-body-does-while-sleeping","status":"publish","type":[],"link":"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/things-your-body-does-while-sleeping\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things Your Mind &amp; Body Are Doing While You Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You are probably well aware that your body requires adequate sleep every night &ndash; ideally around seven to eight hours &ndash; to function properly and maintain your health, but you may not realize how much goes on while you are sleeping.\n</p><p>Read on to learn eight surprising things your mind and body are doing while you snooze.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Your Body Temperature Drops Significantly\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-203822 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2017%5C/04%5C/sleep-facts-body-temp.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' hot and cold body width='\"728\"' height='\"500\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sleep-facts-body-temp.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>During sleep, your body temperature drops to reduce the rate at which it burns calories and release melatonin.\n</p><p>Melatonin is a hormone that plays a key role in your circadian rhythm.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Toxins are Cleansed\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-203821 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2017%5C/04%5C/sleep-facts-toxins.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' woman happily sleeping wearing a face mask width='\"728\"' height='\"460\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sleep-facts-toxins.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>When at rest, the body filters out toxins and clears damaged molecules.\n</p><p>These processes allow the body and brain to rejuvenate.\n</p><p>Without sufficient amounts of sleep, the <a title='\"Interesting' facts about your brain href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/amazing-facts-about-brain%5C/%5C%22">brain is unable to purge toxins.\n<p>This may lead to an increase is neurological deterioration.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>You Lose Weight\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-203820 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2017%5C/04%5C/sleep-facts-weight.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' woman swearing very loose jeans showing weight loss width='\"728\"' height='\"360\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sleep-facts-weight.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Throughout the night, you lose weight due to expelling humid air and losing <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/water-health-benefits%5C/%5C%22">water through perspiration.\n<p>As opposed to during the day, there is no consumption of food or beverages to offset this effect.\n</p><p>This leads to a decrease in pounds by the morning.\n</p><p>During sleep, your body also regulates hunger hormones.\n</p><p>This means that you are better equipped to fight off junk food cravings if you got an appropriate amount of sleep the night before.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>You Dream\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-203819 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2017%5C/04%5C/sleep-facts-dream.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Fantasy' dream of a boat floating on water width='\"728\"' height='\"460\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sleep-facts-dream.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Everyone knows the mind creates dreams during the night but you may be surprised to learn how much you dream. We can spend as many as 2 hours dreaming each night.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>You Get Taller\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-203818 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2017%5C/04%5C/sleep-facts-taller.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Cartoon' woman sleeping on her back width='\"728\"' height='\"360\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sleep-facts-taller.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Your body actually experiences an increase in height while you sleep.\n</p><p>When you are laying down, the discs in your spine decompress and rehydrate causing them to get bigger and slightly boost your height.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>You May Jerk Involuntarily\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-203817 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2017%5C/04%5C/sleep-facts-jerk-dog.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"a' dog sleeping in a bed width='\"728\"' height='\"460\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sleep-facts-jerk-dog.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Whether you sleep alone or with a partner, for many people, falling asleep produces a phenomenon where muscles suddenly contract involuntarily.\n</p><p>This creates a sudden jerk. In some cases, it may be noticeable enough to wake you back up.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Your Skin is Boosted\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-203815 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2017%5C/04%5C/sleep-facts-skin.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' woman with great complexion sleeping width='\"728\"' height='\"460\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sleep-facts-skin.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Collagen &ndash; a protein that contributes to youthful, healthy skin &ndash; is produced at an increased rate while you sleep\n</p><p>It is stimulated by growth hormones that are released as you snooze.\n</p><p>Higher levels of collagen promote more resilient, vibrant skin.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>You Wake Up &ndash; Often\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-203816 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2017%5C/04%5C/sleep-facts-restless.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' restless woman sleeping covering her face with the duvet width='\"728\"' height='\"360\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sleep-facts-restless.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>During the night, we actually wake up numerous times &ndash; up to 15 &ndash; each hour.\n</p><p>This usually occurs when we are shifting to a different sleep stage.\n</p><p>The periods of wakefulness are usually so brief that we do not remember them.\n</p><h2>Final Thoughts\n</h2><p>Getting an adequate amount of sleep is a crucial component of good health.\n</p><p>Given all the health benefits and the fascinating facts mentioned above, make a point to get a solid chunk of sleep each night.\n</p><p>To increase your odds of getting deep, restful sleep, avoid caffeine too close to bedtime, keep your room dark, and skip screen time prior to hitting the <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/pillow-facts%5C/%5C%22">pillow.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are probably well aware that your body requires sleep every night &ndash; ideally around seven to eight hours &ndash; to function properly and maintain your health. 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