Sleeping has many scientific studied benefits, including:

It goes without saying that sleeping is important to us. But how exactly do we benefit from a good night’s sleep? In the article 'Why sleep is essential for health' Jenna Fletcher lists the following benefits of sleeping well: - Increases productivity and concentration; - Reduces weight gain; - Helps the body's healing processes - Improves physical performance; - Reduces the risk of heart disease; - Boosts emotional and social intelligence; - Prevents depression; - Lowers inflammation; - Strengthens the immune system;

Watch this TED-Ed video from Shai Marcu to learn a bit more about the benefits of sleep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gedoSfZvBgE&ab_channel=TED-Ed

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