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5 Reasons Your Day Will Be Better After A Good Night's Sleep

By Sponsor on Jul 29, 2017 5:00AM

Plus, some silky sheets to help you snooze your way to better health.

 

Feeling low on energy or unmotivated to complete even simple tasks this summer? The culprit just might be the amount of sleep you're getting. Getting the right amount of sleep is absolutely essential for your health and well-being. It's responsible for much more than your crankiness level when 4pm hits in the office -- here are five reasons why getting the right amount of rest is so crucial:

1. Improving your memory

Can't remember where you put your keys, or where you left your favorite sweater? Getting the right amount of z's means your brain recharges, rests and can actually retain pieces of information as they're delivered -- way better than if you were sleep deprived. 

2. Sharpening attention 

Getting rest increases your ability to focus -- meaning you just might catch things you wouldn't if you were in a hazy, sleep deprived state. 

3. Helping with weight loss 

Working out this summer? Sleep is essential to the body's healing process, helping build muscle. 

4. Lowering stress 

We're all familiar with that irritated, on-edge feeling you get when you're tired -- getting the right amount of sleep actually helps to reduce stress. 

5. Bettering moods 

There's a reason it's called "waking up on the wrong side of the bed." Sleep can dramatically improve your outlook and mood on situations as they arise -- meaning the days you get a full eight hours can feel totally different than when you're running on four. 

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