One little known fact about sleep disorders and neurology is...

That getting enough sleep regularly is essential for optimal brain function and emotional and physical health.

People will not sacrifice sleep as much as they do if they knew that chronic lack of good quality sleep prevents us from achieving our personal best at work and school, increases our risk of depression, obesity and heart disease, and shortens our lifespan.

--- said Dr Lim Li Ling in the article " Sleep Doctor" by Ng Jing Ying in Mind Your Body of the Straits Times dated 3 September 2009, Thur.