A good night’s sleep, along with good diet and good exercise, are the foundation of good health. Good sleep habits definitely improve quality of life! The best way to determine if you have had enough sleep is if you feel refreshed and energetic when you wake up in the morning. For most adults, around seven hours per night is enough, whereas children and teens require more. Without proper sleep, people become more susceptible to sickness, including depression, heart disease, diabetes and obesity.

According to a study at the University of Chicago, loss of sleep could lead to an increase in appetite by reducing the body’s ability to regulate hormones that control hunger, reports CBC News. “It provides biochemical evidence connecting the trend toward chronic sleep curtailment to obesity and its consequences,” said Eve Van Cauter, professor of medicine at the University of Chicago.

The National Sleep Foundation offers Ten Tips for Better Sleep.

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