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Health

Sleep Health
E X P LO R I N G T H E B A S I C S O F B E T T E R S L E E P
BY RICA KEENUM

Forty winks, evening slumber, a cat nap or siesta - sleep comes in many forms. The average person spends
a third of his time sleeping. But when sleep evades, the nights seem endlessly long. Lack of sleep can affect
everything else in your life, from your golf swing to your card game, and your physical and mental health. That's
because quality sleep plays a pivotal role in the body by removing toxins in the brain, triggering hormones that
grow new tissue and making white blood cells that attack viruses and bacteria. Sleep allows our minds and
major organs to rest so we can face the day with energy and enthusiasm. And while most people understand its
importance, roughly 30 percent of us have difficulty achieving a good night's rest.

Finding Your
Magic Number
"Sleep like a baby" - for those who struggle with
insomnia, the idea of effortless sleep is more like a dream.
But don't feel guilty if you're not achieving what many
people believe is the magic number: eight hours nightly.
Experts say that's merely a guideline.
So how much sleep do you actually need? The answers
depend on two factors: age and genetics. According to the
National Institutes of Health, most adults need 7 to 9 hours
of sleep nightly. You can find your optimal sleep time by
paying attention to your body's cues for sleep. If you're
fatigued throughout the day and find yourself dozing off,
you may be sleep deprived. Try going to bed at the same
time every night and letting yourself wake up naturally,
without any help from an alarm clock, a spouse, or even
your anxious pet. This is a good way to gauge your body's
sleep requirements.

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