Sufficient and restful sleep is vital to emotional and physical well-being. It is the basis of a happy, healthy lifestyle, and without it you could be hurting yourself more than you realize! Did you know that nearly one-third of an average person's life is spent sleeping? Research suggests that during so called "true sleep" (also known as REM, or Rapid Eye Movement) your immune system is rejuvenating, and you may have a healthier digestive tract than those who never reach REM, the time when you dream.

Most adults need seven to eight hours of healthy sleep every night, however, elderly people often have erratic sleep habits which can result in daytime dozing.

Although most adults require seven to eight hours sleep, creative and highly productive people rarely sleep for more than five hours at a time. All in all, a consistent, healthy sleep pattern is more important than the hours actually spent sleeping!