Texas A&M Agrilife Extension recognizes National Sleep Awareness Week, encouraging quality sleep as a means of improving general health and well-being.Increasing focus is being paid to sleep, as a lack of it has been shown to contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of diseases, like heart disease and stroke.“With regard to our personal wellness, we often hear about the need for a good diet and an active lifestyle”, said Erica Reyes, Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. “Adequate sleep is a third component of a healthy lifestyle that is often overlooked or underemphasized; getting the recommended eight ...