Adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night for optimal performance and health. Without adequate rest on a regular basis the risk increases for:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Inferior work performance
- Risk of injury
- Irritability
Those who responded to the 2009 National Sleep Foundation poll indicated if they sleep less than 6 hours compared to 8 hours or longer they were less likely to:
- Exercise (28% vs. 8%)
- Eat a healthy diet (23% vs. 7%)
- Work efficiently and well (21% vs. 9%)
- Experience positive leisure time activities (30% vs. 7%)
PositiveTip: Sleep 7-9 hours on most days to experience your best!