As a mom, a wife, and the owner of a marketing company, it doesnīt take much to get my mind racing - especially at night. Iīd like to say Iīve done my best work at 3 a.m., but the truth is, I donīt have a choice. Whether itīs counting sheep or emails, there are some nights when sleep is simply not happening. Studies show that 35 percent of Americans donīt get the recommended eight hours of sleep each night, and 10 percent of us suffer from insomnia, meaning we have trouble sleeping at least three nights every week. The fact is, we need our sleep. Experts say a lack of sleep contributes to the risk of depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain and it can weaken the immune...
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