Sleep
Why Sleep Is Your Body's Best Medicine
Sleep is repair time. Here is why it matters and how to get more of it.
Sleep is not lazy time. It is repair time. While you sleep, your body fixes itself.
Your brain cleans out waste. Your muscles heal. Your body fights off germs. None of this works well when you skip sleep.
Most adults need 7 to 9 hours each night. Kids need even more. Yet many people get far less.
Bad sleep can hurt you over time. It can raise your stress. It can make you crave junk food. It can make it hard to focus.
Want better sleep? Try these tips:
- Go to bed at the same time each night.
- Keep your room dark and cool.
- Put your phone away an hour before bed.
- Skip coffee in the afternoon.
Good sleep makes the next day easier. You think clearer. You feel stronger. You have more energy.
Treat sleep like it matters. Because it does.