Introduction: Why do we need Sleep?

Many people consider sleep a passive state in which the body restores itself by shutting down. However, research has shown that sleep is instead a very active period where the body and brain work together in order for many important processing and strengthening functions to take place. Sleep allows for an individual to store gained information. It also helps the body to recover by undergoing growth processes and maintaining its chemical balance. Sleep is an important aspect of physical health that is often overlooked. Many people don’t realize the long-term consequences that lack of sleep will have on one’s body. Sufficient and effective sleep is necessary for one’s lifestyle in many ways. In this site section, you will find the importance and effects of sleep on an individual’s body and mind.