Sleep's not just for recharging and de-stressing — it's also essential for fighting illnesses and can even help you drop a few pounds [1]. But no matter how much we know we should get enough shut-eye every night, busy schedules can make it harder to stick to a healthy bedtime, unless you make sleep a priority. So tell us: how much do you sleep? Do you usually get your seven to nine hours a night, or do you only dream of fitting in that many nightly Z's?

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