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Sleep is directly linked to physical health as it supports healthy body function [1] and is considered essential for maintaining overall physical well-being {fact:2, fact:3}. Research and professional perspectives further confirm that sleep serves as a critical tool for the maintenance of physical health {fact:1, fact:5}.

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Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency - How Sleep Affects Your Health nhlbi.nih.gov National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 2 facts
claimGetting enough quality sleep at the right times helps protect mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety.
claimDuring sleep, the body works to support healthy brain function and physical health, and in children and teens, sleep supports growth and development.
Benefits of Sleep: Improved Energy, Mood, and Brain Health sleepfoundation.org Sleep Foundation 1 fact
claimGetting enough quality sleep is essential for both mental and physical health.
Why Is Sleep Important for Our Mental and Physical Health? insightspsychology.org Insights Psychology 1 fact
perspectiveInsights Psychology advocates for sleep as a primary tool for holistic wellness and mental and physical health maintenance.
Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com Springer 1 fact
referenceNemeskal CS, Watrous J, Raine L, and Hillman C studied the relationship between sleep and cognitive and physical health in a 2021 article published in the International Journal of Health Sciences and Research.