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5 Health Hazards Of Insufficient Sleep

We underestimate the importance of sleep to our health. And sometimes, we don’t know how much it can
affect our daily life.

To give you a glimpse of what could happen, here are 5 health hazards of insufficient sleep:

1. Difficulty to focus and a lack of motivation

Sleeping helps us recover from our activities during the day. Imagine doing the same routine without getting enough sleep. Your body will take up so much of your energy without getting it back during your sleep.

2. Obesity

Lack of sleep can put your body at higher risk of obesity. Insufficient sleep can increase your calorie intake due to higher hunger cravings. Some people can experience a loss in appetite that may lead to losing an unhealthy amount of weight.

3. High blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease

Since your body will try to take in more calories and possibly crave unhealthy food, your immune system can decrease and your body can be more susceptible to diseases.

4. Increase in negative moods

Most people with inadequate sleep have a low level of coping ability in stressful situations. Their adaptability in difficult situations can become poor, which can cause them to develop anger management, increase in
irritability and procrastination.

5. Daytime fatigue or excessive sleepiness

Your productivity can decrease because you won’t be able to perform better when you have less sleep. Your mental health can also be at risk of developing depression, anxiety, and possible suicidal thoughts.

How to improve sleep?

You can start by managing your time during the day so you can plan your sleep routine and stick to it by
setting an alarm to remind you that it’s your bedtime.

It is important to do it consistently and make it a habit until your body accepts it as your new lifestyle.

Having a relaxing ambiance in your room can help you doze off and have a good quality sleep.

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