People often consider sleep a luxury, but it is really a necessity. Your body needs sleep to function properly. “Sleep is not just rest — it is recovery for the brain, spine, and nervous system. Poor sleep can affect focus, memory, mood, pain sensitivity, inflammation, and how well the body repairs. Better sleep helps your brain and body perform better the next day,” Dr Jagannathan said. He also stressed the importance of following the basics to get restful sleep. Here are some simple tricks the doctor recommends.
