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For many of us, the ideal night\u2019s sleep happens less often than we\u2019d like. But there are many things you can do to improve your sleep.<\/p>\n

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Why sleep is important<\/h2>\n

We all know that sleep is vital for our health. Adequate sleep allows our body and mind to rest and recharge so we can wake up feeling refreshed and energised. Sleep is also important for tissue repair, and it plays an important role in our cognitive health. Studies show that sleep deprivation can result in lapses of concentration, reduced cognition, delayed reactions and poor mood.<\/p>\n

Sleep and our immune system<\/a> are also linked. Lack of sleep has been linked to a higher risk of a number of medical conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, poor mental health<\/a> and early death.<\/p>\n

How much sleep do we need?<\/h2>\n

While everyone is different, experts recommend adults get anywhere between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night. If you are recovering from an illness<\/a> or injury, you may need more. However, you also need to ensure you\u2019re getting quality sleep<\/a>. For example, 6 hours of solid sleep is better than 8 hours of sleep where you toss and turn and wake up repeatedly.<\/p>\n

How to improve your sleep<\/h2>\n

If your sleep isn\u2019t up to par there are many things you can do to improve your sleep. You can:<\/p>\n