Learning from Sleeping Beauty

Saturday, September 28th, 2013

It looks like there’s more to life lessons and happily-ever-afters that fairy tales are trying to teach us when it comes to aging gracefully. Take, Sleeping Beauty, for example. This recent study by physician-scientists at University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center was able to conclusively demonstrate that lack of sleep could accelerate aging and decrease the skin’s ability to recover from sun exposure.

They Don’t Call it Beauty Rest for Nothing

While it has been known for a while that chronic lack of sleep could negatively affect your looks, the aforementioned study was the first research to actually support such theory with a solid scientific data. Interestingly, they even figured out that it’s not just about the number of hours you devote to your bed, the quality of sleep also plays a significant role.

The Action Plan

To help you snooze your way to younger looking skin, we recommend the following steps:

1. Create a sleep-friendly atmosphere. A dark, quiet, and cool environment works for most people. Figure out what works for you and work towards creating the right setup. ]

2. Sleep and wake up at the same time. By doing so, your body will be able to adapt to your sleeping pattern.

3. Limit exposure to PC,  gadgets and television. This study found out that giving up on your PC and TV habits before bedtime could help you reduce your sleep debt.

Let us help you figure out the best solution for your aging concerns — from crow’s feet to sagging facial skin. We are located at 209 Hospital Drive, Suite 202, Highlands, NC.  Call us at 828-526-3783 or fill out this contact form to schedule an initial consultation. We look forward to your visit!