Here are a couple of New Year’s resolutions that come with great sleep as a bonus.

The holidays can be a hectic time for many. Long-distance travel, family gatherings, gift buying, and finishing up projects can amp up your stress levels. No wonder a 2015 Healthline poll found that over 60% of the respondents said the holidays were a stressful time for them. And with the added stress come sleep problems.

While we all enjoy a good night’s sleep, some folks like to take it to the next level. You probably know that one friend who makes the snooze button seem pointless. Or maybe know a family member who plans their day around nap times.

One feature of good sleep is being able to fall asleep quickly. And by “quickly,” sleep experts usually mean 10 to 20 minutes and no longer than 30 minutes after going to bed. If it normally takes you longer than that, you may have a sleep problem.

Snoring is a common problem, with half of all adults reporting that they snore at least occasionally. And exactly because it’s so widespread, most people look at snoring as something trivial, with snorers even being the brunt of countless jokes. 

There are two likely reasons why you may have more energy on less sleep: raised stress hormone levels and temporary changes in the brain’s reward system.

Most guidelines say adults need an average of 7-8 hours of sleep daily. Children need a bit more to develop and grow. But is this really true? And are there any individual differences we're not told about? 

We know there are certain risk factors for sleep apnea, one of which is having a family history of the condition. In fact, you’ll often hear sufferers say that sleep apnea runs in their families.