Sleep, like diet and exercise, is essential for good health.
Sleep provides the body time to rest.
While we sleep our body temperature and blood pressure decrease, and our heart rate and breathing become more regular.
Sleep also provides the body time to rejuvenate.
Many of the major restorative functions in the body like muscle growth and tissue repair occur during sleep.
Sleep is important for maintaining a healthy immune system.
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