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When sleeping how does sleeping help repair our body?
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Growth hormone : During sleep , growth hormone released by the pituitary helps repair the cells of the body . Stress hormone levels are lowered, and the immune system releases special proteins to fight inflammation . Lack of sleep also appears to affect the balance of hunger hormones . In addition , sleep helps the brain to sort and process information from the day, helping to create long term memories.
Answered 11/3/2020
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