"The body's response to stress affects not just the amount of sleep but also its quality and restorative potential. Ongoing stress can prevent truly restorative rest."
"Chronic stress can disrupt the natural rhythm of cortisol levels, keeping them elevated into the evening and making it more difficult to fall asleep or remain sleeping."
"Researchers are increasingly emphasizing sleep quality and stability as equally critical factors, as it is possible to experience fragmented or shallow sleep that does not provide adequate restoration."
Sleep quality is deeply affected by stress, which is often overlooked. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis regulates the stress response, releasing cortisol. Chronic stress keeps cortisol levels high, disrupting sleep patterns. Life changes and hormonal shifts can heighten stress sensitivity, leading to a cycle of poor sleep and increased stress. Traditional sleep advice has focused on duration, but researchers now emphasize the importance of sleep quality and stability, as fragmented sleep can occur even with sufficient time in bed.
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