Many men, in order to advance their careers or improve their quality of life, will continually stay up late working extra hours. Occasional late nights won’t have an impact on the body, but prolonged sleep deprivation can overdraw physical health and trigger various illnesses. Therefore, men who stay up late need to take measures to mitigate the damage.
What are the harms of staying up late for men?
Nighttime is the prime period for cell generation. Prolonged late nights can lead to continuous depletion of the body, lower the immune system, and impede tissue repair and regeneration. Our stomachs also have biological clocks; staying up late can stimulate gastric acid secretion, which may lead to stomach ulcers. Some men may drink strong tea or coffee to stay alert while burning the midnight oil, which can irritate the stomach lining and lead to various gastric diseases. Eyes in a constant state of fatigue can cause blurred vision and a decline in eyesight. In the evening, it’s a low point for hormone secretion; continuous work can stimulate the cerebral cortex, forcing glands to secrete hormones, disrupting the biological clock, and potentially leading to sexual dysfunction. Moreover, the brain, not getting adequate rest over a long time, can suffer damage to brain cells, causing slow reactions, headaches, dizziness, and memory loss.
How can men make up for staying up late late?
1、Rehydrate and sleep
When staying up late, people might substitute with beer, strong tea, or coffee, which can increase the body’s dehydration, so it’s important to replenish with plain water to prevent dehydration. For those who frequently work late shifts, it’s necessary to arrange rest periods wisely, reduce morning sleep, and limit afternoon naps to no more than three hours. Before sleeping, listening to soft music or soaking feet in hot water can help relax tense moods. Those who stay up late often experience drowsiness upon waking due to chronic sleep deprivation. Instead of getting up suddenly, which can cause a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain, one should allow the brain to wake up before slowly getting up.
3、Control sweets
While sweet foods can replenish the body’s energy, they also consume B vitamins, which can lead to obesity. When staying up late, it’s best to avoid junk food as it’s hard to digest, increases the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, raises blood lipids, and can lead to indigestion. Additionally, it’s important to quit bad habits like smoking and drinking; nicotine in cigarettes causes blood vessel contraction slowing blood circulation, and excessive drinking can damage the liver and cause body swelling.
Friendly reminder
Men should take remedial actions after staying up late, try to reduce the frequency of late nights, ensure adequate sleep every day, learn to release stress, develop a good habit of regular bowel movements, and face everything with a peaceful mindset.
