Sleep is an essential pillar to one’s overall health, even being stated by some that it is the foundation of health. Lack of sleep, especially over time, can wreak havoc on one’s physiological and cognitive functions. Studies show that for every 45 minutes of sleep lost is a 5-10% decrease in proper body function/performance. Learn about the sleep studies performed by SomniTech right here at Orange City Area Health System.
Effects on the body due to lack of sleep …
Cognitive Effects
- Negatively impacts memory
- Creates for a moody temper
- Diminishes creativity
- Increase in anxiety
- Decreases problem solving skills
- Decreases reaction time
- Increase in depression symptoms
- Increases stress response
- Less focus
- Less cooperation
Physiological Effects
- Weakens the immune system
- Affects the body’s insulin release
- Risk of diabetes
- Risk of high blood pressure
- Decrease in libido
- Increase in chemicals contributed to inflammation
- Weight gain contributed to chemical imbalances
- Becoming more injury prone
