Texoma Living Well Magazine Spring 2015 | Page 27

HOW A SIMPLE SLEEP STUDY CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE Courtesy Carrus Sleep Center I t’s been proven that disturbed sleep can result in more than just fatigue. People with a chronic history of sleep deprivation may have a greater risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes, depression, and obesity. Additional cumulative effects can also affect work performance, mood, reaction time, and critical thinking. Considering that we spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping, it’s worth finding out