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1 December 2020

The dangers of sleep deprivation

Just one week of insufficient sleep alters the activity of our genes, which control our response to stress, immunity, inflammation and overall health. Here are the hidden health hazards caused by sleep deprivation.

  1. Higher levels of anxiety
  2. Higher levels of depression
  3. Impaired cognition
  4. Disruption of circadian rhythm
  5. Higher risk of stroke
  6. Increased risk of breast cancer
  7. Unhealthy cravings
  8. Higher risk of hypertension
  9. Higher risk of Heart Disease
  10. Higher risk of diabetes
  11. Higher risk of injury

Nearly 40% of adults fall asleep during the day without meaning to at least. 60 millions Americans have chronic sleep disorders.

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