9. People who get more sleep have healthier skin.
Along with mood disorders, sleeping poorly is also associated with chronic skin conditions. Some research shows that poor sleep, depression, anxiety, and chronic skin problems all go together.
A study published in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology found that “good sleepers” recovered better after ultraviolet light exposure, and their skin also recovered more quickly after having tape stripped off of it. They also showed fewer signs of aging.
10. You’ll be less likely to make risky financial decisions.
When people are tired, the way they make financial decisions changes. Instead of trying to minimize loss, they start looking for risky big gains. That’s a good reason to make sure you sleep before making any big purchases — and it also raises some questions about the insane hours some Wall Street employees log.