How Sleep Affects Health
What does Poor Sleep look like?
Sleep deprivation takes its toll in many ways – some mental and some physical. Sometimes for years.
Daytime sleepiness
Constant urge to sleep during the day reducing productivity, mood and alertness.1
Irritability
Mood swings, being easily angered, anxious or sad can be signs of poor sleep.1
Brain fog
Trouble concentrating, memory lapses, and reduced cognitive function.2
Diet, appetite & weight
Increased cravings for unhealthy foods due to disrupted hunger hormones.3
Impaired immune function
Increased susceptibility to illness due to lack of regenerative sleep.
The 3 Pillars of Health
Prioritise sleep. It has equal importance to diet and exercise for your health.
References
2
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/sleep-requirements#1 accessed 20 June 201
