{"id":28255,"date":"2023-10-26T06:00:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/symptoms-sleep-deprived-day-2541"},"modified":"2024-04-09T09:24:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T13:24:30","slug":"symptoms-sleep-deprived-day-2541","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/symptoms-sleep-deprived-day-2541","title":{"rendered":"Are You Getting the Sleep You Need to Stay Healthy & Sane?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AreWhen it comes to sleep, we\u2019re our own worst enemy\u2026<\/h2>\n

You know you’re supposed to sleep 7 to 9 hours each night. It doesn\u2019t always happen though, whether it\u2019s\u00a0 a work project, a child that needs help with their homework or even just an indulgent binge session on Netflix. We get it. We’ve all been there. And, to be honest, a late night here and there won’t have any lasting effects beyond a slower start the next day.<\/p>\n

But when you skimp on sleep night after night (week after week) it becomes a real problem. Though you may think maxing out at 5 hours of sleep each night habit is nothing to worry about,\u00a0chronic sleep deprivation<\/a>\u00a0has been tied to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease<\/a>, obesity and depression. Not to mention an early death\u2026<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re concerned your sleep habits might be adversely affecting your health, it\u2019s time to dig into your nightly (and daily) habits and find a way to add extra hours to your sleep routine.<\/p>\n

Signs of sleep deprivation<\/h2>\n

1. Your emotions are out of control<\/strong>. Lack of sleep interrupts those otherwise efficient pathways between nerve cells that communicate information. You may not process information as quickly and coordination skills may suffer, boosting chances of preventable accidents. Because all paths lead back to the brain <\/a>when it comes to how well we function, it\u2019s not surprising that a sleep deficit can lead to serious long and short-term health issues. Researchers have found a 33% increase in the risk of dementia \u2013 plus escalated depression, irritability, anxiety, forgetfulness and fuzzy thinking. Not getting enough rest on a regular basis can age your brain by an estimated 3-5 years. Also of note is the tie between insomnia and mood. A 2007 study of 10,000 people with insomnia were 5 times as likely to experience depression<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. You can\u2019t remember simple things<\/strong>. A good night\u2019s sleep helps our brains categorize and consolidate memories \u2013 embedding the learning from the previous day while discarding the things we can safely forget. When you\u2019re awake, you learn new things. But when you\u2019re asleep you refine them, making it easier to retrieve them and apply them correctly when you need them the most. This is important for how we learn but also for how we might help retain healthy brain functions as we age.<\/p>\n

3. You\u2019re not interested in sex<\/strong>. Men especially experience lower libido levels because of lower testosterone, which, you guessed it, are tied to poor sleep quality. Evidence published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism stated that men who suffer from sleep apnea are significantly affected. The study showed that nearly half of the men with severe apnea secreted abnormally low levels of testosterone at night. For both men and women who are tired, the last thing on their minds would be getting busy between the sheets. Let\u2019s face it, the best intimacy happens when both partners are well rested and raring to go.<\/p>\n

4. Your immune system is acting up<\/strong>. Sleep. It\u2019s a crucial component for good health because of the important role it plays in strengthening the immune system<\/a>. A recognized flu-fighter<\/a>, sleep helps us fight off viruses and disease and is a crucial boost to recovery if we do get sick. While a good night\u2019s sleep is by no means a cure to COVID, it\u2019s an effective, natural immune booster during every day, regular life but especially during a crisis.<\/p>\n

5. A second wind hits you after your normal bedtime<\/strong>. Do you ever tell yourself, \u201cTonight I\u2019ll be in bed by my regular bedtime?\u201d But that time rolls around and you feel fine so you continue to get things done \u2013 and then end up going to bed hours later? Your body\u2019s level of melatonin may be off course because your body can no longer figure out when you should be sleeping or awake.<\/p>\n

Some simple, quick tips to get through a sleep-deprived day<\/h2>\n

\"AreObviously there\u2019s no substitute for real sleep, but here are some helpful hacks to help you fake it until you can invest in better sleep.<\/p>\n