While a late night or skimping your precious sleep for a night won't
have any lasting effects beyond the fatigue you feel the next day, lack of sleep for a prolonged period of time can become a real problem and lead to a host of serious health issues.
Cardiovascular health
People who have sleep problems are at an higher risk of heart
disease, high blood pressure and and stroke. This is because sleep plays
a vital role in your body’s ability to heal and repair your blood
vessels and heart.
Diabetes
Studies have shown that people who usually sleep less than five hours
a night have an increased risk of having or developing diabetes.
Respiratory health
Sleep Deprivation can weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to
respiratory problems like the common cold and influenza. Lack of sleep
can worsen the conditions of people who already have a chronic lung
disease.
Mental health
Chronic sleep disorder can lead to long-term mood disorders like
depression and anxiety. Studies have also shown that people with
psychiatric disorders were found to have some form of sleep disruption
in them.
Weight gain
A recent study suggests that sleep deprivation may make you to
consume more calories, thereby increasing your risk of unwanted weight
gain. As per a study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
people who don't get enough sleep consumed an extra 385 calories the
following day
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