Sleep debt, or sleep deficit, results from getting less than seven hours of sleep each night. Sleep debt can quickly add up from common activities like working, commuting, socializing, relaxing, and watching TV.
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Can Sleep Deprivation Make You Sick? Sleep deprivation has wide-ranging health effects, and mounting evidence indicates that it can disrupt the immune system and make it easier for you to get sick.
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Since sleep is so crucial to the formation and consolidation of memories, some sleep disorders are associated with memory problems. Insomnia, defined as persistent difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, is known to cause daytime cognitive impairments including reduced memory functioning.
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Everyone needs sleep, but about one in three American adults don’t get enough of it. The consequences of sleep deprivation are serious, so it’s worth learning why sleep matters, how it works, and how to give yourself the best chances of getting a good night’s sleep.
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For people with sleep deprivation, insomnia, sleep apnea, or other conditions that prevent them from getting adequate rest, short-term daytime cognitive impairment is common. Improving sleep quality can boost cognitive performance, promote sharper thinking, and may reduce the likelihood of age-related cognitive decline.
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Looking for the facts about sleep? Our in-depth look at sleep statistics gives hard data about sleep needs, disorders, and the impacts of sleep deprivation.
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Left unchecked, sleep deprivation can have major consequences on your body and mind. Learn the effects of sleep deprivation and tips for getting more sleep.
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Sleep deprivation can come with steep consequences, including an increased risk of car crashes, heart problems, reduced immune function, and a lower quality of life. Learn how to spot the symptoms.
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Sleep-deprived people perform poorly in activities that require quick responses and attention to multiple tasks, such as driving. Insufficient sleep also impacts judgment. Less than five hours of sleep at night is correlated with riskier behavior.
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Are you constantly sleepy? Our guide explains the potential causes of excessive sleepiness including sleep deprivation and other medical conditions.
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