What Happens in Your Body When You’re Sleep Deprived?
March 03, 2016 By Dr. Mercola Lack of sleep has many ramifications, from minor to major, depending on your accumulated sleep debt. Short term, lack of sleep tends to have an immediate effect on your mental and emotional states. Over the long term, poor sleep can contribute to a whole host of chronic health problems, from obesity and diabetes to immune problems and an increased risk for cancer. Plus it raises your risk of accidents and occupational errors. Unfortunately, few are those who sleep well on a regular basis. Part of the problem is our propensity for using artificial lighting …
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