Gamblers praise a “Lucky 7.” This is also the magic number for sleep. If you sleep less than 7 hours each night, then you are at higher risk of the following:

• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Frequent mental distress
• Death

These risk factors are detailed in a CDC report about sleep.

Sleep Tip #19: Please get 7 or more hours of sleep each night.