Why is sleep important We all must sleep.  Whether you are young or old, man or woman, tall or short.  Every single one of us needs some shut eye every now and again.  But have you ever wondered why is sleep important?  I know I have, and it’s that question which I am trying to answer in this blog post. A good night’s sleep will help maintain your physical and mental health.  Sleeping helps the brain process the day’s events and is important in the formation of long-term memories.  If a person does not often get enough sleep, then this can raise the risk of certain disorders like obesity, strokes,…