Sleep Aid
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
Last updated: Mar 19, 2023 21:43 PM