How Sleep Affects Health

What does Poor Sleep look like?
Sleep deprivation takes its toll in many ways – some mental and some physical. Sometimes for years.
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Daytime sleepiness
Constant urge to sleep during the day reducing productivity, mood and alertness.1
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Irritability
Mood swings, being easily angered, anxious or sad can be signs of poor sleep.1
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Brain fog
Trouble concentrating, memory lapses, and reduced cognitive function.2
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Diet, appetite & weight
Increased cravings for unhealthy foods due to disrupted hunger hormones.3
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Impaired immune function
Increased susceptibility to illness due to lack of regenerative sleep.
The 3 Pillars of Health
Prioritise sleep. It has equal importance to diet and exercise for your health.
Citation
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https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/sleep-requirements#1 accessed 20 June 201