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  • On average, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
  • The National Sleep Foundation's recent "Sleep in America" poll states that 60 percent of American adults have problems sleeping.
  • The expression "sleep tight" dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries when mattresses were placed on top of ropes that needed regular tightening.
  • Sleep is not merely a "time out" from our busy routines; it is essential for maintaining a healthy physical, mental and emotional lifestyle.
  • In a study published by Nature, a good night's sleep could help you solve your problems more creatively. Scientists found that as the human brain restructures new memories during sleep, it also helps us become more insightful.
  • A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that sleep loss may increase hunger and affect the body's metabolism, which may make it more difficult to maintain or lose weight.
  • According to the Center for Disease Control, the best way to fight off the flu is with a good night's sleep. While you're sleeping, the body produces more natural disease fighters necessary to repel germs.