Not only are we working hard on our IA but many of us had MUN over the weekend. We also need our sleep to begin the week, according to UC Davis:

The three pillars of health are nutrition, physical exercise, and sleep. All three of these are connected.

For example, if you don't sleep well, you may not eat well. People get food cravings when they haven’t slept well, and they often crave a food with lots of carbohydrates (carbs) like a cookie. And when you are tired, the last thing you want to do is go to the gym.

People who are fully functioning pay attention to all three. They must all be working together for better health.

Here are some other health benefits of sleep:

• promotes growth
• helps heart health
• supports weight management
• helps combat germs and keep your immune system strong
• reduces risk of injury
• increases attention span
• boosts memory and learning