![]() ![]() Just like exercise, the amount of sleep you need depends on your age. Additionally, sleep helps restore your body’s energy, repair muscle tissue and triggers the release of hormones that effect growth and appetite. Getting the correct amount of quality sleep is essential to your ability to learn and process memories. Taking good care of yourself may require a little extra time and effort, but it’s worth it. Exercising, relaxing and getting enough rest will help you do better and enjoy life more. Taking good care of your body and mind can make a difference in how healthy you are in general and how well you cope with change. If you are in school, commuting to work and/or taking care of your family, time can seem to evaporate. It can be hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the hustle and bustle world that we live in. ![]()
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