![Slide 1 of 14: Let’s be real here: Who doesn’t love their sleep? Have you ever met someone who thrives on getting only 3 hours of sleep per night? If you have, let me warn you: They’re probably a serial killer. All jokes aside, though, not getting enough sleep is actually pretty harmful for your body and mind. According to American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), 1 in 3 adults aren’t actually getting enough sleep. Adults ages 24 to 65 should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, while adults 65 and older should try for 7 to 8 hours per night. Basically, just get the recommended average of 8 hours a night — or else the following 13 things could happen to you!]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTdrFl.img?h=416&w=799&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=f&l=f&x=1618&y=1725","size3column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTdrFl.img?h=416&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=f&l=f&x=1618&y=1725","size2column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTdrFl.img?h=416&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=f&l=f&x=1618&y=1725"} "The Effects Sleep Deprivation Has On Your Body - Unsplash")
Sleep needs vary across ages.
A night or two of less sleep every once in a while will make you feel mentally and physically fatigued, but probably won’t affect your health or performance over the long term.
Sleep deprivation becomes a real problem to health and quality of life when it becomes the rule rather than the exception.
A large sleep debt can lead to diminished mental performance and changes to your appetite that can lead to weight gain.
A varying sleep schedule undermines your body’s ability to regulate sleep effectively. Too much catch-up sleep can leave you wide awake and unable to fall asleep by the end of the weekend.
The right amount of sleep is the amount that leaves you feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and prepared for the day ahead. Identifying the sleep duration that meets your individual needs is the first step toward a lifelong habit of healthy sleep.
Sleep deprivation becomes a real problem to health and quality of life when it becomes the rule rather than the exception.
A large sleep debt can lead to diminished mental performance and changes to your appetite that can lead to weight gain.
A varying sleep schedule undermines your body’s ability to regulate sleep effectively. Too much catch-up sleep can leave you wide awake and unable to fall asleep by the end of the weekend.
The right amount of sleep is the amount that leaves you feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and prepared for the day ahead. Identifying the sleep duration that meets your individual needs is the first step toward a lifelong habit of healthy sleep.
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