You’d think that when you have had a very long day and you are tired as if you haven’t slept for days, you fall asleep immediately after your head touches the pillow. But then time passes by, and two hours later you are still awake. What’s the problem? Why can’t you fall asleep when you are so tired?

Sleep is an essential part of your life. Due to the pressures of life, people tend to ignore the importance of sleep. Insufficient sleep can cause you problems like depression and even cardiovascular diseases. During sleep, your memory strengthens because it consolidates what you acquired during the day and stores them permanently. Some illnesses may affect your sleep pattern; hence you should see a doctor who will prescribe appropriate therapy to improve your sleep pattern, therefore saving you from disorders that may result from poor sleep. These are the benefits of getting enough sleep: