How dangerous is sleeping less than 6 hours a day for the body? Those who stay awake till late night must read this

News Topical, Digital Desk : Do you also remain lost in the world of mobile till late night and turn it off before the alarm rings in the morning? Do you think that just 5-6 hours of sleep will suffice? If yes, then definitely read this article once.

In fact, you are knowingly or unknowingly making such a compromise with your health, which can prove to be very costly in the future. Yes, this article is not just a warning, but a mirror of those dangers (Sleep Deprivation Effects) that we ignore by thinking of it as 'less sleep'.

Dangers of sleeping less than 6 hours

Health experts believe that an adult should get 7-8 hours of deep sleep every day. Sleeping less than this has many negative effects on your body and mind.

Direct attack on the heart and mind

According to a research, people who sleep less than 6 hours continuously have a three-fold increased risk of heart and brain-related diseases. Lack of sleep increases blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Risk of diabetes

Sleeping less disturbs the balance of insulin in the body. This can increase the blood sugar level and you can become a victim of type-2 diabetes.

Weight gain

When sleep is not complete, the hunger hormone 'ghrelin' increases and the hunger controlling hormone 'leptin' decreases. This is the reason why  people who sleep less  often feel more hungry and they gain weight by eating unhealthy things.

Weak immune system

When we sleep, our body produces proteins and cytokines necessary to fight diseases. Lack of sleep slows down this process, which weakens your immunity and you may fall sick more often.

Effect on mental health

Lack of sleep has a direct effect on the brain. This can increase problems like irritability, stress, anxiety and depression. Apart from this, your  memory  can weaken and it becomes difficult to concentrate on any work.

Effects on skin and age

Getting less sleep has a bad effect on your skin. Dark circles, dryness and premature wrinkles are common. It also speeds up the aging process of your body.

Just as the body needs food and water, good sleep is equally important. If you want to stay healthy, change the habit of staying up late and get adequate sleep of 7 to 8 hours every day.

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