Sleep 'rejuvenates, refreshes and restores'

We all know how much better we feel after a proper night's sleep and a daily newspaper has explored the range of benefits from decent shut-eye and the best way of getting it.

The Dallas Morning News reports that sleep makes us better athletes, while helping us deal with stress and aiding growth.

Proper sleep in quality beds can also aid memory, while it is vital for safe driving that people get a full quota of mattress time.

"While it may seem as if sleep renders us inactive, the truth is quite the contrary," the newspaper said.

"Our bodies, our brains, our minds are accomplishing great things while we slumber."

The paper advises people to establish a bedtime routine, make their bedroom comfortable and quiet with limited distractions and to exercise - but not just before they go to bed.

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