Sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on everything from mood to memory.
Increased Moodiness
Sleep and emotional health are deeply interconnected.
The book says that not getting enough ZZZs results in “a reduced amount of self-control.”
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“People can usually tell if you’ve had a rough night,” says Hale.
“Even small amounts of sleep deprivation affect your appearance.”
Sufficient, good-quality sleep should be a pillar of any skincare routine.
Daytime drowsiness is more than just a nuisanceit’s also a major public health problem.
Studies have confirmed that your immune system becomes depressed after an intense workout, making rest especially important.
Not getting enough sleep during this time or during times of high stress could increase your risk of infections.
Also, if you never experienced muscle soreness after a workout but now you are, take note.
Research suggests your typical recovery time may be impacted by sleep deprivation.
A lack of sleep increases overall inflammation, which promotes or prolongs delayed onset muscle soreness.
According to Hale,pre-bedtime use of tablets, phones, and other screenscontributes to our collective sleep debt.
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