They were named by the Ilta-Sanomat publication. Due to lack of sleep, the body cannot function normally, and a person has health problems. About them – in the article. Discuss
As the author of the article notes, in no case should one ignore the lack of sleep. Occupational health doctor Pauliina Liinavirta also emphasizes that the general quality of life of a person suffers due to poor sleep. In addition, lack of sleep can lead to four problems.
- The brain does not fully recover. Because of this, a person becomes less focused, his memory and reaction speed deteriorate. He also feels tired. Scientific studies show that after one night without sleep, the state resembles alcohol intoxication with a degree of 0.6 ppm.
- Weight gain. Professor Timo Partonen says that if a person sleeps only five hours for five days in a row, then his weight will increase by more than one kilogram during all this time. The reason for this is simple: with lack of sleep, the feeling of hunger becomes stronger and the person begins to eat more.
- Mood worsens. It is known that irritation often occurs with fatigue. In addition, depression can develop due to lack of sleep.
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