Sleep Matters: How Sleep deprivation affects you

Adults between the ages of 18 and 60 need to sleep for 7 hours or more per night. Yet many of us fail to get up to 7 hours of sleep because of sleep disorders, health conditions, lifestyle choices or work obligations.

If you have any sleeping disorder or health condition that’s depriving you of sleep, please try seeing a doctor as soon as possible. And if you are sleep deprived because of your lifestyle choices or work obligations, it’s causing you more harm than good.

You’d often find yourself feeling moody, irritable and exhausted. And sometimes, you wouldn’t be able to concentrate and think effectively.

Some of the consequences of sleep deprivation on your health include:

1. Mental health disorders

2. Weakened immunity

3. Pain

4. Obesity

5. Diabetes

6. Risk of heart disease

7. Hormone imbalances

So what can you do to avoid these consequences and get quality sleep? Click here to find out.

Content source: cdc.gov/sleep

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Disclaimer: These articles are curated to entertain and educate you, but they shouldn’t substitute professional medical advice. If you suffer from severe sleep conditions, please contact a medical professional.