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Monday, January 9, 2012

Reasons to Make Sleep a Priority This Year

Everybody's talking about New Year's resolutions, but we have one for you that can help you lose weight, have better sex, make you look younger, and improve your overall health.

What is it, you ask? Sleep more.

This is a resolution that's definitely easier said than done, especially due to our hectic schedules, but experts agree that getting a good night's rest on a regular basis is essential if you want to look and feel your best.

According to a recent article by The Huffington Post, sleep affects just about every aspect of your life, and this impact can be both positive and negative depending on the amount and quality of sleep you receive each night.

Here are 4 good reasons to make sleep a priority this year:

1. More sleep means a better sex life.
2. Better sleep can lower your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.
3. Good quality sleep helps to prevent diabetes and obesity.
4. Resolving sleep disorders may help prevent or improve mental illness.

To learn more, read the full article: This Year, Sleep Your Way to Better Health

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