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If you've ever needed a reason to get into bed early, keep reading. Today, retired compounding pharmacist and women's healthcare expert Marla Ahlgrimm offers up 10 excuses to get a little extra shut-eye as a woman.
Sleep Supports Hormonal Balance
According to Marla Ahlgrimm, sleep helps regulate hormones that affect everything from menstruation to appetite and stress. Not getting enough sleep can disrupt your body's estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and insulin regulation.
Sleep Protects Your Heart
Women who get adequate sleep throughout their lifetime tend to have a lower risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Marla Ahlgrimm explains that women need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night for the best heart protection.
