What is sleep deprivation?
Sleep deprivation can be not getting enough hours, or not having restful sleep
What are disadvantages of sleep deprivation?
Poor-quality sleep can increase the risks
for Alzheimer’s disease and other progressive diseases.
Poor-quality sleep can also affect appetite, stress and weight gain, all of which are important to a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Over time, poor sleep can also lead to unhealthy habits that can hurt your heart, including higher stress levels, less motivation to be physically active, and unhealthy food choices
What are common sleep disorders?
Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), Sleep Apnea
What are Healthy Sleep Habits?
Maximize your days, tweak your tech habits, make mindful moments
What are benefits of sleep?
Sleep is time for your body to heal and repair its cells, tissues and blood vessels.
Being well-rested can help you have better brain function, including alertness, decision-making, focus, learning, memory, reasoning and problem- solving.
Getting good quality sleep can also lessen the risk of chronic diseases and strengthen your immune system.