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IN THE SHORT TERM:
Impaired memory
Poor sleep can prevent the brain from resting and processing information, leading to learning and retention difficulties.
Weight gain
Sleep deprivation influences healthy food choices and disrupts hormones like leptin, ghrelin, insulin and cortisol - all vital for weight control.
Poor performance
Sleep deprivation impairs the replenishment of both our physical and mental capacity, impacting focus and concentration.
Pain
Limited sleep reduces the ability to repair and regenerate the body.
IN THE LONG TERM:
Risk of heart disease
Chronic sleep disruption affects heart rate, blood pressure and promotes an environment for many heart related health conditions.
Risk of diabetes
Sleep deprivation triggers the stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine, which many studies have linked to insulin resistance.
