What happens if I'm not getting enough sleep for a long period of time?

Poor sleep doesn't just cause fatigue. It can affect many different parts of the body, including your:

1. Cognitive function

Potentially causing:

• Poor memory

• Lack of creativity

• Decreased focus

2. Mood Potentially causing:

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Depression

• Irritability

3. Heart Potentially causing an increased risk of:

• High blood pressure

• Heart attack

• Stroke

4. Hormones Potentially causing:

• Low testosterone

• Low libido

• Infertility

5. Inflammation

Potentially causing:

• Increased pain

6. Blood sugar

• Increased blood sugar

7. Weight

• Increased weight gain

8. Immune system

• Increased susceptibility to getting infections