Hello Health and Lifestyle VIPs,

This is Dr. Bernadette, your friendly informative family doctor, prescribing health, healing and happiness and guiding you to your passion and purpose. Are you lying awake at night counting sheep? Although you are in the company of millions of Americans, not getting enough siesta time is no small problem. Insufficient shut-eye predisposes you to heart disease, diabetes, depression and obesity. On the other hand, adults who sleep at least seven hours a night, experience a better sex life, improved mood, clearer thinking and more productivity. A good night sleep is as necessary as breathing.