How Much Sleep Do You Need?

Living With Depression Today's Newsletter  |  February 12, 2015

Today's Top Story How Much Sleep Do You Need? Too little sleep can affect nearly every aspect of your life, including your mood, mental alertness, work performance, and energy level. So how much do you really need to get by? Find out how many hours of shut-eye you should be getting.  » Featured Article How to Avoid the Health Risks That Come With Financial Stress Although your unpaid credit card bill or looming mortgage payment may seem unrelated to your health, financial stress can take a toll on your physical health. Get strategies to overcome your financial stress.  » Today's Recipe Sugar-Free Protein Pancakes Everyone loves a stack of flapjacks every now and then. Whether you want to enjoy these pancakes for dinner or breakfast, they can be prepared in minutes and are made with simple ingredients: egg whites, quick oats, and olive oil. Get the recipe.  » Ask the Expert Can I Take Antidepressants Only on Bad Days? Is there a pill that can be taken only on the days you feel "blah" or have anxiety, instead of an antidepressant that you put into your body every day? See Dr. Thase's answer  » Everyday Health Apps Download Our Apps for iPhone and iPad Today! Your health is in your hands - literally! Our Everyday Health app is filled with breaking health news, condition facts, and expert tips to help make getting healthy easier than ever. Get the app now! » Everyday Solutions Watch: Depression Success Stories Three people living with major depression share their inspiring stories on finding ways to feel better every day. Watch the videos.