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. Higher Levels of Anxiety Lack of sleep amplifies the brain’s anticipatory reactions, raising overall anxiety levels. Higher …
10 Facts About Sleep The record for the longest period without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours 40 minutes during a rocking chair marathon. The record holder reported hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision, slurred speech and memory and concentration lapses. Its impossible to tell if someone is really awake without close medical supervision, people can take …
Sleep it off Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night can help adults avoid these six conditions: Psychological Disorders (> 7 hours) Diabetes (> 5 hours) Heart Health (> 6 hours) Breathing Problems (> 5 hours) Sexual Dysfunction (> 5 hours) Breast Cancer (> 6 hours) How much sleep should you get each …