We all know sleep is important to our health, and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't look forward to bedtime or a long nap. But what effect does sleep have on our health? Read up on what sleep -- and skipping it -- does to your mind and body. Try an interactive quiz below to see how much you know about the importance of getting your zzzzz's.

Sleep Advice and Information
14 Ways to Improve Sleep Now!: Simple, common-sense tips for making sure you get the most out of your sleeping hours.

Advice on Effective Sleep for Greater Health: Find out why you need sleep, what a good night's sleep can do for you, and the truth behind several myths.

John Rosemond's Affirmative Parenting: Professional advice on helping toddlers through the "transition period" between their crib and their new bed.

Kids Need More Sleep: Facts and figures on just how much sleep kids need, and how to make sure they get it.

Lack of Sleep Impairs Job Satisfaction: Losing sleep doesn't just affect your general health. See what the experts have to say on how it can affect your daily life.

Sleep Your Way to Better Health: Find out what this medical expert has to say on sleep and its correlation to our health, our way of life, and even disease prevention.

Quizzes
Are you getting the right amount of sleep? Find out what you're doing right or wrong with these quizzes.

Improving Sleep: Test yourself on the dos and don'ts of what to do during the day and right before bed to help you sleep.

Sleep True/False: See how many myths about sleep and energy you can identify.

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