Farah Khan reveals why she skips Tamannaah Bhatia’s girls’ nights

Do you have a sleep schedule? (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

During sleep, the brain performs critical housekeeping functions. “It consolidates memories, processes information gathered during the day, regulates emotions, and clears metabolic waste products that accumulate during waking hours. Consistently cutting sleep short or delaying it can affect concentration, mood, decision-making, and overall cognitive performance,” described Dr Goyal.

Interestingly, sleep needs and preferred sleep timings can vary from person to person. “Some individuals naturally function better as “morning types,” while others are more active in the evening. Problems arise when social commitments, work schedules, or lifestyle habits force people to repeatedly work against their natural sleep-wake cycle,” Dr Goyal stressed.

Farah Khan’s comment highlights an important point: prioritising sleep should not be viewed as being unsocial or missing out, affirmed Dr Goyal.

“The goal is not necessarily to be in bed before 9 pm. Rather, it is to maintain a regular sleep schedule, aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night, and wake up feeling refreshed. If someone feels energetic during the day, has good concentration, and is not struggling with excessive daytime sleepiness, their sleep routine is likely serving them well. In many cases, choosing sleep over a late-night event may be one of the healthiest decisions a person can make.”