Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can impair your abilities to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories.
Most adults require between seven and nine hours of
nightly sleep.
Children and teenagers need substantially more
sleep, particularly if they are younger than five years of age. Work
schedules, day-to-day stressors, a disruptive bedroom environment, and
medical conditions can all prevent us from receiving enough sleep.