About Women's Health: Counting Sheep? Surprising Reasons You Need Sleep

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Women's Health From Rachel Berman, your About Women's Health Editor If you're sleeping less than 7 hours per night, you're not alone. Nearly 30% of Americans are not getting a healthy dose of ZZZ's, which results in more than just dark circles under your eyes. Learn about the ways lack of sleep can impact your mental and physical health and tips for powering down at the end of the day. Live Longer, Better, and Smarter There's nothing like feeling refreshed in the morning ready to face the day ahead. But enough sleep also helps reduce your risk for disease, can lengthen your lifespan, and make you a happier person overall. Find out more with 10 Health Benefits of a Good Night's Sleep. Getting Enough Sleep Sleep Disorders 101 Search Related Topics:  longevity boosters  lifestyle change  energy creation Sleep More, Eat Less? If you're following a healthy diet and exercise regimen but still unable to lose weight, your answer may be between the sheets.How to Sleep Better For Weight Loss. Foods That Help You Sleep Sleep Tracking Monitors Search Related Topics:  exercise for beginners  cravings  weight loss tips Sleep Improves Performance, On and Off the Field Think of powering down at the end of the day as a way to recharge your battery. That way, you can be as productive as you can when it comes to work or play. Sleep and Performance Effect of Night Shift on Sleep How to Take a Power Nap Search Related Topics:  exercise physiology  recovery  sleep Break the Cycle to Get Your Beauty Rest If you are too tired to head to the gym, consider this: exercising helps improve your sleep which in turn, will give you more energy. Break the cycle and try a new activity. Beat Insomnia With Yoga 10 Tips For a Good Night's Sleep Sleep Tips for ADHD Search Related Topics:  resting poses  home practice  stress management Related Searches Sleep Unable to Sleep Lack of Sleep Mental Health Facts How to Go to Sleep Featured Articles How Much Sleep is Too Much? Top 10 Sleep Myths Think Positive, Live Longer Fall Asleep Faster Program Avoid Sleep Thieves Sleep Tips For People With MS   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement