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Do Not Disturb: The Science-Backed Benefits Of A Good Night's Sleep

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September 11, 2019
Senior Branded Content Editor
By Krista Soriano
Senior Branded Content Editor
Krista Soriano is the Senior Branded Content Editor at mindbodygreen.
Image by superpeet / iStock
September 11, 2019

Is there anything that feels as good as getting into bed at the end of a long day? Deep, restorative sleep is something both our bodies and minds biologically crave—and the amazing thing is that we get to do it every single day.

The reality? Our bedtimes get disrupted by nightly scrolling sessions, the kids, pets, that new TV show with a cliffhanger at the end of every episode, stress, work obligations, late dinners, the list goes on. While we know we should be aiming for at least seven to eight hours of sleep each night, more than one-third of Americans actually don't get enough, according to the CDC1, which can mean bad news for our physical and mental health over time.

Thankfully, we've got an internal biological clock—our circadian rhythm—that nudges us when it's time to wind down and get that shut-eye. As daylight fades, our brain signals the release of melatonin to shift us into night mode and relax our bodies to sleep. We can help this natural process along with a few healthy bedtime practices, like dimming the lights and shutting off our screens. And for those nights we need a little extra help falling asleep, taking a high-quality supplement like Nature Made Melatonin one to two hours before bed can help kick our levels into high gear.

As if we needed any more convincing beyond our comfy bed, we break down why prioritizing slumber is so important below.

Click on the numbers below to see the immediate benefits of quality rest; then, hit the arrow on the left to see what could happen without one night of good sleep.

Now, click on the numbers below to see the long-term impact of quality rest; then, hit the slider arrow to see the impact of poor sleep over time.

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