Sleep is one of the cornerstones of health, affecting brain function, emotions, physical well-being, safety, and functionality. Obesity and diabetes are correlated with lack of sleep, and cardiac health and mental health depend on sleep too.Sunlight helps set the body's internal clock, but now electric lights and screens contribute too. That's why scientists recommend not watching TV or using a computer near the time you want to fall asleep, and getting an hour of morning sunlight for those who have trouble falling asleep.
To read more, check out the websites below, and place a hold on Arianna Huffington's new book on sleep.
The importance of sleep
Sleep
Sleep hygiene
Sleep disorders
Understanding sleep
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