Sleep as a Health Factor
Sleep is not just rest – it is one of the most important cornerstones for prevention and a long life.
Those who sleep well regularly reduce the risk of many chronic diseases and strengthen their resilience.
Consequences of Persistently Poor Sleep
- Cardiovascular diseases: increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.
- Metabolic disorders: higher likelihood of overweight and diabetes.
- Weak immune system: more infections, slower healing.
- Mental strain: depression and anxiety disorders are promoted.
Sleep as Prevention
- Physical: Regeneration protects the heart, muscles, and metabolism.
- Mental: Memory and creativity are preserved.
- Emotional: Stress is reduced, mood stabilizes.
- Long-term: healthy sleep increases the chances of a long, vital life.
Tips for Preventive Sleep
- Plan for 7–9 hours of sleep per night.
- Maintain regular sleep and wake times.
- Observe sleep hygiene: light, nutrition, room design.
- Use stress reduction methods to lower cortisol levels.
Your Next Step
Sleep is an investment in your future – free, but pricelessly valuable.
The bestforming app supports you with:
- routines that sustainably improve sleep quality,
- reflection tools that make connections between stress and sleep visible,
- exercises that promote long-term health.
Get the app and make restful sleep your strongest preventive measure.