Our bodies need a break! Sleep is necessary for various activities in the body to function smoothly; there's an extensive amount of data that demonstrates the importance of sleep in the processes of synaptic plasticity, emotional regulation, metabolic functions, memory functions, macromolecule synthesis, removal of toxic substances and metabolic waste and cellular maintenance.
Good Night's Sleep
Most adults require between 7-8 hours of nightly sleep. Children and teenagers need substantially more rest, mainly if younger than five. Unfortunately, work schedules, day-to-day stressors, a disruptive bedroom environment, and medical conditions can prevent us from getting enough sleep.
But how many people get a good night's sleep of 7-8 hours regularly? Studies show that about 35-45% of adults suffer from at least one sleep-related disorder (SRD), with women being 40% more vulnerable to SRDs than men. In addition, insufficient sleep has been linked with several metabolic diseases like Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Cardiovascular Disorders, high blood pressure, stroke, poor mental health, early death, etc.