The power of sleep Sleep...we are all guilty at some point in our lives in underestimating the power of sleep and it's relevance to improved health and well being. I have always been a terrible sleeper, my mind does not want to shut down so I have a tough time falling asleep and it seems any little noise or movement wakes me up. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule is just as important to our health as eating healthy and exercising. On average a good schedule is 7-9 hours with regular sleep & wake times. Sleep deprived individuals tend to consume more calories than a good sleeper leading to weight gain. A good sleep can improve concentration and productivity. For all those athletes out there a good sleep can improve athletic performance, let's face it secretly we all think we're athletes. Sleeping less than 7-8 hours per night is linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Poor sleep is linked to depression and reduce social ...