Suara.com – Do you know the difference between sleeping alone and sleeping with a partner? Apparently, sleeping with loved ones can improve your health, you know!
According to UK-based psychology specialist Tim Gray, sleeping next to your partner helps you fall asleep faster! And this also seems to be the easiest trick to improve sleep quality.
Gray cites the results of research conducted by the University of Northumbria, saying that there is actually a relationship between the time it takes to fall asleep and our overall health.
Recently, several studies from around the world have emphasized the importance of quality and quantity of sleep in overall health, from brain health to heart health, and more.
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Reporting from Healthshots, Gray also mentions sleeping with loved ones will reduce depression and anxiety, which in turn can help you live longer!
“When you sleep alone, it’s very easy to get caught up in your own thoughts, when your thoughts start to wander. Our brains become more active, and we start to overthink. And no wonder, we often have trouble sleeping,” he said.
And this is why sleeping with a loved one can be a great solution to insomnia – as long as they don’t snore and disturb your sleep!
“They will give you a feeling of security, so you start to relax and fall asleep easily,” he explains.
And another fact, it turns out that sleeping with a partner also stimulates the release of several chemical compounds that improve sleep quality. Among others are:
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- Oxytocin, the love hormone that makes you happy.
- Serotonin, this hormone contributes to well-being and happiness.
- Norepinephrine, a hormone that helps regulate sleep and balance stress.
- Vasopressin, a hormone that improves sleep quality and lowers cortisol.
- Prolactin, a hormone linked to a boost in the immune system and a good night’s sleep.