Here are the things that happen to you when sleep less

Whether it’s due to the neighbours or your snoring partner, we’ve all experienced at least a few nights of tossing and turning and not sleeping enough. Here are the bad things that it’s leading to.

By: Sudhakar Jha | | Published: September 26, 2018 7:37 pm

Skimping on sleep can result in more than just heavy eyelids the next day. And you have got to realise that sleep is not a luxury, it s a necessity. And while you are not getting enough of it due to different reasons, you are asking for more trouble than just baggy eyes. Also Read - Premature greying of hair: This is what your body is trying to tell you

Also Read - Heart diseases are becoming more common in younger people: Tips to prevent it naturally

And here’s the scariest part: The negative effects to show won t need you to be sleep deprived for long. As an analysis of 16 sleep studies found that getting less than 6-8 hours of sleep per night can up your risk of early death by as much as 12 per cent. Here s what less sleep is doing to you Also Read - How to prevent a trip to the hospital due to 'Holiday Heart Syndrome’ this Christmas

Fatigue: This one is pretty simple, right? When you re exhausted, you try to catch some sleep wherever you can. It means that you are not sleeping enough in the night and your body is craving rest. Experts says that your brain needs sleep to combine memories, practice and rehearse important events, process emotions and information. But due to less sleep you tend to sleep in periods of inactivity, like in a meeting, in the cab, or classroom.

Mood swings: You are at your crankiest worst when rather than sleeping, you ve watched the ceiling all night. Experts say that mood is the first thing to go when you are deprived of sleep. The release of stress hormone, cortisol in the body is a result of sleeping less. And on the contrary, a good night s sleep reduces cortisol levels in your body.

Weight gain: Have you noticed that the snacks kept in the common area looks more appealing while you are yawning at your desk? There is an acutal hormonal reason for that. Lack of sleep reduces the levels of leptin, the hormone that makes you feel full. Experts say that less sleep drops the leptin levels and makes you crave for high calorie foods, which in turns makes you put on some extra kilos.

Heart disease: Yes, it s true! Your heart also gets affected due to your staying up late night and getting up early morning. Experts say that high blood pressure is one of the risks that goes up in sleep deprivation. Heart attacks and irregular heartbeats are other illnesses that comes with it. A research from the European Society of Cardiology also found that middle-aged men who slept for five hours or less every night have twice the risk of a major cardiovascular event during the next 20 years.

Published : September 26, 2018 7:37 pm

Try blissful Aloe vera foot soak for swollen feet

Everything you need to know about fungal nail infections

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com

+91 – 22 – 6697 1234

91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

We respect your privacy

Try blissful Aloe vera foot soak for swollen feet

Everything you need to know about fungal nail infections

About The health Site

Useful Links