Reader's Digest Asia Pacific

SURPRISING PERKS OF ADEQUATE SHUT-EYE

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Getting enough sleep isn’t only about avoiding negative consequenc­es. Science has also uncovered loads of encouragin­g benefits to achieving the recommende­d average of eight hours per night. Recent evidence suggests that it leads to:

Enhanced ability to read facial expression­s

Better immune-system functionin­g

Fewer cravings for sweet treats Lessened chronic pain More measured approach to risk-taking

Less inflammati­on

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