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Sleep: The Secret to Getting More Out of Your Day
The Benefits of Good Sleep for Your Health, Mind, and Body.
Everyone knows the importance of sleep. It’s a simple fact: If you don’t get enough sleep, it’s going to affect your health, happiness, and overall quality of life in a big way. We’ve all heard the saying, “you snooze, you lose.” But if getting enough quality shut-eye is so important — why does it seem like so many people have trouble with this?
In today’s world, we are constantly being bombarded by stimuli from our phones and computers at night and during the day. This can make it difficult to fall asleep quickly and to stay asleep through the night. Luckily, you can do some easy things to help yourself get better quality sleep every night.
Sleep is essential to mental and physical health.
Sleep is vital for your body and mind. When you’re asleep, your brain clears out the day’s junk, helps you learn new things, and keeps depression at bay. Getting a good night’s sleep is also essential for your physical health. When we don’t get enough sleep, our bodies can’t fight off illness, and we’re more likely to gain weight.
In addition to aiding weight control and fighting off illness, getting enough quality shuteye has also been linked…
