Sleep is vital to your health. When you do not get enough
sleep, all body functions suffer. Long-term sleep deprivation has a number of
negative effects on health and life. While
short-term sleep deprivation has minimal effects, over the long term it becomes
destructive. Here are some of the risks of not getting enough sleep.
Weight Gain
This surprises people, but it is true. Sleep deprivation may
be the underlying cause of the obesity epidemic because so few people actually
get enough sleep. When you sleep, the
body produces serotonin, a compound that regulates mood and appetite. Without
enough serotonin, you eat too much because there is nothing to tell you that
you are full.
Career Damage
These days, it is crucial to maintain high performance at
your job. When you do not get enough sleep, you make mistakes and are cranky.
Mental acuity decreases, and no matter how many cups of coffee you have, you
will still not be as sharp as a person who gets enough sleep. If the deprivation is a long-term problem, it
will only get worse. Your boss and co-workers will take notice and eventually
you will lose opportunities, possibly even get yourself fired.
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