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	from Joy Victory Besides making you feel energized and ready to face the day, getting a good night's rest is healing for the mind and body. Which is exactly why the opposite -- a long bout of insomnia, perhaps -- will not only make you cranky, but prone to illness, too.

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Health Benefits of Sleep
Sleep science is still a new area of medicine, but we know that sleep helps in many ways, from preventing disease to helping you bounce back faster after an illness.
- Longevity Guide Mark Stibich, Ph.D.

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The Sleep Diet
I can't think of a better excuse to get more sleep -- research also shows (fairly conclusively!) that women who sleep 5 hours or less per night generally weigh more than women who sleep 7 hours per night.
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Mood Disorders and Sleep
There's no question that sleep (or lack of it) affects mood, so it's no surprise that sleep plays an important role in the effective treatment of mood disorders like bipolar disorder.
- Bipolar Disorder Guide Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse

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