Studies now show that regular sleep plays a significant factor in maintaining and improving body weight. Not only does sleep play a key role in regulating the hormones responsible for hunger and appetite, with adequate sleep you are also more likely to make healthier eating choices. Good sleepers tend to eat fewer calories.

The quality and quantity of sleep we get on a daily basis directly corresponds to our energy levels. When we receive adequate sleep our cells are charged and our bodies and minds are ready to take on the day ahead.

A good night’s sleep can keep you looking younger. When we are not sleeping properly our cortisol  levels increase. Cortisol encourages a process called glycation, a stress effect on the skin that damages collagen - hardening it and increasing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, making you look older than your are. Lack of sleep also reduces the amount of human growth hormone that your body produces, leading to decreased skin cell production and accelerated aging.

There are many studies that highlight the correlation between inadequate sleep and cognitive decline. When we are sleep deprived our brain cells do not communicate correctly with one another, leading to mental lapses. Good sleeping habits can improve concentration and productivity.

It has been shown that stress increases when the length and quality of sleep decreases. Research shows that even one night of poor sleep sets us up to react more strongly, impulsively, and negatively. A good night's sleep lets you tackle the day's stress more easily.