Skating

For those who know how to ice skate, it's one of the most fun and exhilarating ways to get exercise. But for many others it's a strange, even alien physical activity that poses a huge learning curve and keeps them from enjoying a lot of ice sports, from hockey to figure skating. But don't let that steep learning curve keep you from giving ice skating a try.

Sleep doesn't just help you feel refreshed the next day, it really does play a vital role in your overall health in many ways. Here are 12 incredible health benefits of sleep and why we need it.