Beyond Beauty Rest: The Science-backed Benefits of Quality Sleep on Mind and Body

Good health is dependent upon getting good sleep. Many people do not get the recommended amounts of sleep due to work, family obligations or other reasons. Unfortunately, skimping on sleep may increase your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, poor mental health and even early death. Studies have shown even one night of short sleep can affect you the next day. A lack of sleep is correlated with being sleepy during the day, being in a bad mood , being less productive at work and being involved in a motor vehicle accident.