Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. How you feel while you’re awake depends in part on what happens while you’re asleep. During sleep, your body works to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health.
In children and teenagers, sleep also helps support growth and development. Getting insufficient sleep over time can increase your risk of chronic (long-term) health problems. It can also affect how well you think, react, work, learn and get along with others. Learn how sleep affects your heart and circulation,
Metabolism
respiratory system and immune system and how much sleep is enough.
BROCHURE
This brochure describes the differences between the types of sleep needed to feel awake and to be healthy, and provides tips for getting a good night’s sleep.
