Sleep is a hot topic these days, as researchers and finding out how important it is for our general health, particularly in a world that is going 24-hours and driven by computer/social networking that is never-ending.
Despite this 24 hour cycle, we are meant to sleep a large portion of our day, even if we would rather not do this. Sleep is important for energy, memory, weight regulation, and mood balance; without proper sleep, all these various areas of our day-to-day can suffer.
Find out if you are a lark or an owl…and if you have a sleep deficit, by filling out this interesting form on this website by a German sleep-researcher.
In addition, if you need help wit sleep, there is a nice booklet on GOOD SLEEP HABITS or try the SLEEP HYGEINE RULES in THE GUIDE.