Although the specific functions of sleep are not completely known, it is generally accepted that sleep is an active process that is as vital as food, water and air. Sleep is crucial for good health in general, for optimal physical and cognitive performance in particular.

Sleep needs and quality are individual and may be altered by many behavioral, psychological, social and environmental factors. Personal fitness and athletic performance are also individual characteristics derived from both physical and psychological features.

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