Getting enough quality sleep supports both physical and mental health. Most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep each night, although individual needs can vary.
Adequate sleep supports attention, memory, mood, physical recovery and normal immune function. Sleep also plays an important role in regulating appetite and metabolism.
Regularly getting too little sleep can impair concentration and reaction time, negatively affect mood and interfere with metabolic and immune processes.
Over time, chronic insufficient sleep is associated with increased risks of several health problems.
A consistent sleep schedule, comfortable sleep environment and healthy daily habits can help support better sleep.