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If you want to be brighter, happier and better looking, try getting enough sleep

It probably comes as no surprise that HongKongers are among the leading night owls in Asia, with more than half of the population going to bed after midnight on most nights.

In this work hard, play hard environment, sleep is often sacrificed for late nights at the office or out on the town.

The eight hours of sleep recommended by experts is but a dream for many people, according to surveys by companies such as ACNielsen in Australia.

Sleep is vital to maintaining overall health, and a good night's sleep is the most natural way to rejuvenate the mind, restore the body and prepare for the stresses of daily life.

During sleep the brain recharges itself by maintaining vital electrical currents, repairing the normal wear and tear of tissues and cells, and preparing muscles for activity and the mind for intellectual and emotional challenges.

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