Sleep. You need it. It’s critical for your health. And I’d bet you aren’t getting nearly enough. Whether it’s due to a bad mattress, noisy neighbors, a baby, a clingy pet, a demanding career or whatever the cause, lack of sleep can have very serious consequences.

1. 5 Mind-Blowing Facts About Sleep

2. #1 We Don’t Really Know Why We Sleep
We know that sleep is
essential for us to
survive. . .
. . . but we don’t know
exactly why we need
to sleep.

3. #2 Sleep Deprivation (Per Se) Isn’t Fatal
But . . .

4. . . . not getting enough sleep
can result in fatal accidents.

5. It can also make our
immune systems weaker.

6. #3 You Can Learn While You Sleep
Even shorter naps (6 to 45 minutes) can be helpful
in improving performance.

7. #4 Sleeping Within 5 Minutes of Lying
Down Means You Are Sleep Deprived
Quickly going to sleep is a sign that you’re not
getting enough Zs.

8. #5 Counting
Sheep
Doesn’t
Work,
According to
Science

9. Counting sheep
didn’t really make
a difference.

10. A relaxing scene is
something we can
sustain thinking.

11. Getting enough quality sleep
can actually help us do our jobs
better.

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