Sleep Deprivation Five Ways It Affects Health Five Tips To Combat It And Ensure Good Night Rest

In an increasingly fast-paced and hyper-connected world, sleep is often the first sacrifice. We tend to give it the least priority to meet deadlines, fulfill social obligations, or spend late hours scrolling through screens. However, sleep deprivation has far-reaching consequences—not only for our physical health but also for our mental well-being and day-to-day performance, says Mr Anand Nichani, Managing Director, Magniflex India (an Italian luxury mattress brand). In today’s increasingly fast-paced age, we tend to give sleep the least priority. However, it has far-reaching consequences, including affecting our physical and mental well-being and also our day-to-day performance, says our expert. Here’s more on this. Sleep is critical for brain health. It supports memory consolidation, learning, and the ability to concentrate and solve problems. This can manifest as forgetfulness, difficulty focusing, slower reaction times, and poor decision-making. Many people believe that cutting back on sleep allows them to get more done. In reality, the opposite is often true. Sleep deprivation reduces alertness, motivation, and efficiency, impacting productivity. If you don’t get enough sleep, even the smallest of jobs could seem overwhelming. One of the most immediate effects is a weakened immune system, which increases vulnerability to infections and slows down recovery from illness.

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