Too many Americans are short changing themselves on sleep, to spend more time at work, at play, or chatting on the Internet. On an average week day, Americans get 6 to 7 hrs of sleep per night, while research suggests we need 8 hrs. Lack of sleep affects our ability to judge accurately. A lack of sleep puts at risk our productivity, safety, and health.
Sleep debt has a harmful effect on endocrine function similar to that seen in normal aging.
Sleep resettles us emotionally, cognitively, and immunologically. Sleep is a time of renewal and restoration.