Sleep is important for health but women suffer more

I've had a hard time sleeping for several years. It's been getting better since I started eating healthier and exercising. Now I can fall asleep pretty easily, but there are still a few days when I wake up feeling like I didn't sleep at all. It's particularly bad on days when I've eaten too much junk (desserts are my downfall) or slurped too much non-decaf coffee. I also notice it more when my arthritis pain flairs up, which seems to be on days when I forget to take my supplements. I ran across this article on WebMD which talks about the effects of losing sleep...

Poor Sleep Harsher on Women

Sleep Problems Linked to More Physical,

Emotional Woes in Women Than in Men, Study Shows



Sleep problems aren't good for anyone, but they may be rougher on women's bodies and emotions, according to a new study on sleep and health. "Good sleep is related to good health," researcher Edward Suarez, PhD, says in a news release. "The study suggests that poor sleep -- measured by the total amount of sleep, the degree of awakening during the night, and most importantly, how long it takes to get to sleep --may have more serious health consequences for women than for men," says Suarez, an associate professor at Duke University's department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. More...