Sleep

Adequate sleep doesn’t just make you feel better – it is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and can benefit your heart, weight, mind, and more.

Sleep plays an essential role in your health and wellbeing throughout your life. Getting enough good quality sleep has many benefits, including protecting your physical and mental health, quality of life and personal safety.

• When you sleep, important physical and mental processes are carried out.
• Regular, good quality sleep is important for brain function, emotional wellbeing, physical health, daytime performance and personal safety.
• Research suggests that adults need at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night to be well-rested.
• Not getting enough sleep is common and can have serious impacts on your health and wellbeing.