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Many people view sleep as merely a “down time” when their brain
shuts off and their body rests. But research reveals that a number of
vital tasks carried out during sleep help to maintain good health and
enable people to function at their best.

Without enough sleep, you can’t focus and pay attention or respond
quickly. A lack of sleep may even cause mood problems. In addition,
growing evidence shows that a chronic lack of sleep increases
the risk for developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and
infections.

A common myth is that people can learn
to get by on little sleep (such as less than 6 hours a night) with no
adverse consequences. Research suggests, however, that adults need
at least 7–8 hours of sleep each night to be well rested.

What happens when you don’t get enough sleep? Can you make up
for lost sleep during the week by sleeping more on the weekends?
How does sleep change as you become older? Is snoring a problem?
How can you tell if you have a sleep disorder? Read on to find the
answers to these questions and to better understand what sleep is
and why it is so necessary.

I am Jason McCartney, Ph.D, the owner of myhealthysleep.net

Contact: info@myhealthysleep.net

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