One-third of us don’t get enough sleep, finds a recent poll, and that’s a problem. “Lack of sleep disrupts every physiologic function in the body,” warns Eve Van Cauter, PhD, professor of medicine at the University of Chicago. “We have nothing in our biology that allows us to adapt to this behavior.” “Quality sleep is as important as nutrition or exercise in maintaining overall health,” conclude the authors of one new study. A good night’s snooze allows us to relax, restore, and revitalize our bodies, minds, and emotions in every 24-hour cycle. Insomnia has been linked to overweight and weakened immunity, putting us at risk for chronic health problems plus seasonal colds and flu.

Who’s Awake? Women are twice as likely as men to suffer insomnia, due to shifting hormones during their monthly cycles or with menopause. Nearly half of all older adults also have trouble sleeping because of changes in sleep patterns or chronic conditions like arthritis, hot flashes, or enlarged prostate (and increased nighttime urination)…..by Braddock Ray.

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