When Sleep Is More Than Just Beauty Rest

It is well-documented that humans, as well as most other species, need nightly rest. Sleep is one of those functions that is so vital other functions of the body suffer without it. When the body is in sleep mode it is running a host of essential operations. In young people, sleep helps facilitate growth and development. For all people, the brain forms new pathways that enhance and support memory, learning, and problem-solving. On top of that, achieving full, restful sleep helps you to make sounder decisions, pay attention better, and be more creative. So if needing a solid seven to nine hours of interrupted sleep is responsible for all of these functions, what happens when you don’t get it? ….Read More