1. Poor sleep can make you fat: Poor sleep is strongly linked to weight gain. People with short sleep duration tend to weigh significantly more than those who get adequate sleep. In fact, short sleep duration is one of the strongest ricks factors for obesity. If you are trying to lose weight, getting quality sleep is absolutely crucial. 2. Good sleepers tend to eat fewer calories. Poor sleep affects hormones that regulate appetite. 3. Good sleep can improve concentration and productivity. Sleep is important for various aspects of brain function. This includes cognition, concentration, productivity and performance. All of these are negative affected by sleep deprivation. Short sleep can negatively impact some aspects of brain function to a similar degree as alcohol intoxication. Good sleep, on the other hand, has been shown to improve problem solving skills, and enhance memory performance of both children and adults. 4. Good sleep can maximize athletic performance. 5. Poor sleeper have a greater risk of heart disease and stroke. 6. Sleep affects glucose metabolism and type 2 diabetes risk. 7. Poor sleep is linked to depression. 8. Sleep improves your immune Function. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep can improve immune function and help fight the common cold. 9. Poor sleep is linked to increased inflammation. 10. Sleep affects emotions and social interactions. And hey, Do you sit all day? If yes, you are damaging your body by doing nothing