Why Good Sleeping Habits Matter
The Freeman
|June 16, 2025
Sleep is important for maintaining optimal health and well-being. Like exercise and a balanced diet, getting enough sleep may help prevent a range of health issues.
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Following are health-related points that’ve been associated with good sleep:
Better calorie regulation
Studies have found that getting a good night’s sleep can help a person’s body take in fewer calories.
A 2022 clinical trial found that overweight adults who increased their sleep time took in fewer calories compared to a control group.
This story is from the June 16, 2025 edition of The Freeman.
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