Benefits of Sleep

Remember your mother saying, "You better get enough sleep because otherwise you're going to catch a cold." Well, it turns out she was right. Sleep not only restores us, but also helps to boost the immune system.

Sleep may also be important in maintaining weight. Just like diet and exercise, sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle. It has been shown that sleep deprivation can affect hormones that regulate appetite, which may lead to overeating and weight gain.

Sleep can also serve as an indicator of health and quality of life. Sleep deprivation can increase inflammation, which can be associated with poor health. In addition, poor sleep has been associated with multiple medical problems, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and depression. With good restful sleep, one's physical and mental health improve and you are able to work more productively, make sound judgments, avoid harm, recover from illness, and interact effectively with people.