Good sleep is so important for your heart health!

1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep.

How much sleep do you need?

Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Kids and teens need even more. Yet the average high school student gets only 6.5 hours per school night, and about 20% get 5 hours or less! 

Benefits of good sleep

• Healing and repair of cells, tissues and blood vessels

• Better brain function including alertness, decision-making, focus, learning, memory, reasoning and problem-solving

• More creativity and productivity

• Improved mood and energy

• Healthy growth and development for kids and teens

• Better ability to build muscle

• Quicker reflexes

• Less risk of chronic disease

• Stronger immune system

Your Health

Poor sleep may put you at higher risk for:

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Cardiovascular disease

• Cognitive decline and dementia

• Depression

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• High blood sugar

• High cholesterol

• Infections

• Obesity

Poor sleep can cause:

• Accidents

• Breathing problems

• Hormone imbalance

• Memory and cognitive issues

• Increased appetite and unhealthy eating

• Inflammation

• Stress

• Weight gain

Remember: 7 to 9 will help you feel fine, so get your ZZZs!