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The consequences of poor sleeping
patterns
Experts suggest that adults get at least seven to eight hours of sleep
per night. While the amount of sleep required may vary slightly from
person to person, it is important for everyone to allow their body to rest
for a substantial amount of time every night in order to maintain proper
function of the brain and the body’s major systems. Unfortunately, many While you are asleep…
adults do not receive the proper amount of sleep each night due to a The brain
• Processes information, stimuli,
and memories
• Sorts through information and
gets rid of waste
• Undergoes processes essential
for learning and memory
number of circumstances, including frequent interruption during the
night by children or newborns, inadequate bedding or an unfavorable
sleeping environment, consumption of stimulating substances like
caffeine, a demanding work schedule, and distractions like technology
or entertainment. In addition to these factors that often keep adults
from getting proper rest, some people deal with more serious health
conditions associated with sleep that can cause interruptions
throughout the night.
Because regular quality sleep is vital to the body’s restorative
processes, missing out on proper rest can pose health risks. For
example, inadequate sleep can impact our ability to lose weight
The body
• Rejuvenates the body’s cells
• Rests and recuperates through
relaxing muscles and slowing
the breathing
• Undergoes processes essential
for growth and regulating
hormones
or maintain a healthy weight. Loss of sleep can also influence our
emotions, behavior, and decision-making abilities, which can have
negative effects on our daily life. For both adults and children, sleep
deprivation can influence learning ability and motivation, making it
difficult to complete tasks or learn properly. Depriving the body of sleep
can negatively impact nearly any organ system in the body, which can
seriously affect our overall health.
While some think that the impact of poor sleep is minimal, it is
important to note that lack of sleep influences reaction time, which can
seriously affect your ability to drive safely. Thousands of accidents and
Experts suggest that adults sleep
between seven and eight hours
every night to function properly;
however, this can vary from
person to person. Some people
can function well after only six
hours per night, while other adults
need 10 hours of sleep for peak
brain and body performance.
deaths are caused by drowsy drivers every year, making quality sleep a
matter of life and death.
In addition to the consequences and risks listed above, the lack of
proper sleep can have a variety of effects that may differ from person
to person. The negative impact of sleep deprivation may manifest itself
in the body by causing changes in mood, influencing cardiovascular
health, or affecting the immune system. When you deprive your body of
proper sleep and your brain of adequate rest, any number of negative
consequences may follow.