There’s few things in this world as satisfying as a good night’s sleep. We all know that. But with sleeplessness becoming a bigger issue – statistics show that a third of us globally experience insomnia, and 80 per cent of us want to improve our sleep – it seems like many of us simply aren’t getting enough.
But why, exactly, is sleep so important? What are the health benefits, and what does a good night’s slumber really look like? Here, we share some of the facts.
Why is sleep so important?
While the wellness industry is abuzz with different techniques we can implement to promote longevity, one of the most important, often overlooked, factors of living a longer, healthier and happier life is sleep. Available to all of us, a good night’s sleep helps our bodies maintain homeostasis – or a constant state of balance – while being able to cope with, and thrive through, the daily challenges life throws at us. Vital for all aspects of our health, when we sleep well, each of our bodily systems work better.
