Sleep: what is it good for?
It may seem obvious that we need sleep, but why is it so important? Sleep makes us healthier,
smarter and ready for all of life's challenges. However , to get all the benefits, you need to get
enough sleep.
Good sleep is necessary for good health. Sleep helps your body to fight bacteria and viruses so that
you don't get sick as often. In addition, sleep reduces stress, and that's important because stress can
damage your heart.
What is also interesting is the effect of sleep on learning and memory. Without enough sleep, we
can't think clearly. As a result, it becomes more difficult to learn and to remember new information.
In fact, recent research has shown that students who don't sleep enough have worse grades than
those who sleep more.
Naturally, you don't need to be told that if you sleep better, you'll feel better. You're happier and
enjoy life more. As well as that, good sleep can help you to be more creative or become a better
athlete.
Hopefully, more young people will realise that a little more sleep can lead to good health, better
academic performance and improved quality of life.