How Sleep Affects Health

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What does Poor Sleep look like?

Sleep deprivation takes its toll in many ways – some mental and some physical. Sometimes for years.

  • Daytime sleepiness

    Constant urge to sleep during the day reducing productivity, mood and alertness.1

  • Irritability

    Mood swings, being easily angered, anxious or sad can be signs of poor sleep.1

  • Brain fog

    Trouble concentrating, memory lapses, and reduced cognitive function.2

  • Diet, appetite & weight

    Increased cravings for unhealthy foods due to disrupted hunger hormones.3

  • 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