Published September 1, 2012
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep — Every Night — Without Sleeping Pills, Melatonin, or Herbs
Did you sleep well last night? If not, do you usually get enough sleep? Insufficient sleep not only leaves you tired the next day, it can contribute to serious health problems. Studies have found that heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are all associated with chronic sleep loss. You need a deep, restful night’s sleep, consistently, to regenerate your brain, restore memories, and feel focused and alert — as well as to avoid illness.
Recent research found that the length and quality of your sleep predicts future health problems. If you get less than six hours of sleep a night, you’re at an increased risk for having a stroke, heart attack, or congestive heart failure.