Sleep is important for your health and well-being in many ways, including: 

 

Physical health: Sleep helps you maintain a healthy weight, improves your heart health, and lowers your risk of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. 

 

Mental health: Sleep helps you reduce stress, improve your mood, and get along better with people. 

 

Learning and memory: Sleep helps you learn and remember information, and form long-term memories. 

 

Decision making: Sleep helps you make good decisions and avoid injuries. 

 

Growth and development: Sleep helps children and teens grow and develop.