Those who believe that by saving on sleep, gaining time for life, are deeply mistaken.

A full sleep is the key to good health, and hence a high quality of life. Regularly not getting enough sleep people more often than others are overcome by depression, chronic diseases, problems with excess weight and skin.

But this is not all the negative consequences of poor sleep.

The Effects of Sleep on Health   

 

 

Modern man needs so much to do that he often violates the sleep regime. This can lead not only to a feeling of fatigue and poor health, but also more serious health problems. Especially important for a person is a night's sleep. If they are neglected for a long time, the body loses its defenses, and the risk of developing many chronic diseases increases.

Inadequate sleep can worsen not only physical, but also mental health: depression, nervousness, feelings of irritation and aggression appear. From lack of sleep suffers appearance and beauty: swollen eyes, dark circles appear, the skin dulls and becomes more prone to dryness and disease.

The amount of sleep a person needs varies and depends on genetic, gender, age, and physiological factors. But on average, to sleep well and rest, it will take about 7-9 hours. If, for a number of reasons, the sleep regime is regularly disturbed, then it is necessary to make efforts to restore it as soon as possible, otherwise it can result in dangerous health consequences.

Deterioration of memory and brain function

 

 

Surely many have noticed that after a sleepless night it is much more difficult to concentrate and make the brain work. Proper sleep plays an important role in the development of cognitive thinking, promotes learning and increases memory capabilities. Lack of sleep, on the contrary, leads to a deterioration in vigilance, concentration, slows down decision-making. Poor sleep negatively affects both short-term and long-term memory. The ability to learn is also reduced, which is why a full sleep is especially important for schoolchildren and students.

Increases the risk of cardiovascular disease

Good rest and sleep are essential for heart health. Studies in 2000 showed that prolonged lack of sleep can increase blood pressure and reduce the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. People who sleep less than six hours have a greater risk of developing coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis and stroke compared to those who sleep seven to eight hours a night.

Weakens immunity

 

 

Lack of sleep may not have the best effect on the immune system, which protects the body from infections and viruses. When a person gets enough sleep, the immune system releases substances that protect the body from infections. In case of violation of the sleep regime, the production of cytokines decreases, which worsens immunity, making the body vulnerable to various viral and bacterial diseases.

Causes depression

Poor sleep for a long time leads to changes in the production of neurotransmitters in the tissues of the brain, which is one of the reasons for the development of depression. Sometimes depression itself prevents a person from sleeping. Insomnia is one of the first signs of a depressive state. According to recent studies, more than 90% of people who experience depression, anxiety and nervousness suffer from poor sleep.

Bad effect on the figure

Regular sleep helps maintain a good appetite and diet. When a person sleeps little, his body produces more hunger hormone - ghrelin and reduces the production of leptin, which suppresses appetite. So, lack of sleep reduces appetite control and energy metabolism, which contributes to weight gain. In addition, there are many people who, with the help of food, try to overcome sleep or restore strength after sleepless nights, which is not the best way to reflect on the figure.

Worsens skin condition

 

 

Only one night of poor sleep can cause swollen eyes, dark circles under the eyes, yellowish or gray skin tone. It is easy to imagine how much damage to the skin can cause a regular violation of the sleep regimen. First of all, the skin loses its elasticity and healthy shade. Chronic lack of sleep leads to excessive feelings of stress and anxiety, due to which the body produces more cortisol. This hormone destroys the protein in the skin, responsible for its elasticity and smoothness.

Skin that loses elasticity is more prone to problems such as the formation of dark circles in the eye area, dryness, wrinkles, dull tint, etc. In addition, insufficient sleep reduces the skin's ability to recover from sun exposure. Therefore, the way to its beauty and health lies, first of all, through a full sleep.

Shortens life

Like breathing, sleep is one of the basic human needs. It is almost impossible to stay without sleep for a long time. And among those who regularly do not get enough sleep, higher rates of premature mortality than among those who observe a sleep regimen. According to the results of research, rats that were not allowed to sleep died after 20-30 days. In 2007, studies showed that lack of sleep is as bad for health and life as its surplus.

Leads to accidents

 

 

Serious accidents on the roads and at work are often associated with an uncomfortable sleep schedule and fatigue of participants in incidents. Drowsiness and fatigue of the driver can lead to car accidents and accidents. Lack of sleep impairs coordination, weakens memory and the ability to store information, slows down reaction and decision-making. All these factors have a bad effect on the ability to manage any transport or control mechanized production, which increases the risk of accidents. For those who work 24 hours a day, it is necessary to periodically arrange breaks for sleep for at least 15-20 minutes. This will restore strength and save you from inattention.

Reduces libido

Due to poor sleep, interest in sex is lost.

A person becomes tense and irritated, which negatively affects the sexual life of both men and women

. People suffering from sleep apnea (sudden respiratory arrest of a sleeper)

tend to have lower testosterone levels,

which leads to a drop in libido.