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Why is sleep important?

Semisomnia | Insomnia | Poor sleep | Sleep problems
Average rating: 4 out of 5 star rating

This may sound obvious, but sleep is vital for the health of our body, mind and emotions.

However, many people look at sleep as an irritation, something that gets in the way of life and something that can be ignored. However, in terms of health, sleep is just as important as exercise and good diet.

If you regularly miss out on sleep, you are more likely to:
- Get ill, because of a weaker immune system
- Perform badly at work
- Be grumpy, sullen or angry - suffer from mood wings

If you're sleep-deprived over a long period of time, you are at greater risk of the following:

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