Shawn Stevenson

A pioneer, and leading authority on sleep research, Dr. William Dement said, ‘You’re not healthy, unless your sleep is healthy.’

There was a time, not that long ago in our history, that humans were prey, and in tremendous danger if they were rummaging around at night.

Not getting enough sleep, and not sleeping in darkness, will age you faster and suck away your vitality. So, with all the new-found data to back it up, the best solution for improving your sleep is to get your room blacked out.

Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D., called sleep deprivation ‘The royal route to obesity.’ Now understanding the fact that sleep deprivation decreases your insulin sensitivity, disrupts your hormone cycles, and depressed your brain function, we know her statement is 100% true.

This may come as a shock, but a 2009 study found that women who slept in their bra had a 60 percent greater risk for developing breast cancer.

There is so much greatness in you waiting to be shared, and it starts with passion, consistency, and getting a great night’s sleep.

Studies have found that the ideal room temperature for sleep is really quite cool at around 60 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything too far above or below this range will likely cause difficulty sleeping.