Effects of sleep deprivation

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effects of sleep deprivation

Mental well-being

• Fatigue causes us to lose our ability to focus. Affects decision-making and memory.

Productivity levels

• Research conducted by the US-based Hult International Business School shows that a lack of sleep can fundamentally hinder an employee’s ability to perform.

Ability to do things

• Lack of sleep can affect your ability to perform certain actions, think and to remember and process information.

Diet

• Lack of proper sleep can lead to a decrease in physical activity and an increase in excessive snacking.

Immunity

• The production of pro-inflammatory proteins peaks during sleep. So, if you’re not sleeping enough, your levels of immunity will decrease.

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