Sleep Deprivation Is Killing You

According to the British Sleep Council, the lack of sleep can lead to a host of health problems including death. In today’s society sleep seems to have transitioned from a necessity to a luxury. Sleep, the mysterious shift in consciousness, is something that humanity requires on a daily basis. It is vital for health and wellbeing; what many do not realize is the lack of it, otherwise known as sleep deprivation, is killing people at an alarming rate.

Without at least six hours a night of sleep people are 12 percent more likely to die young. Sleep deprivation can cause heart disease, obesity, strokes, diabetes and can ruin memory, concentration and even youthful looks. Sleep is extremely important to a healthy lifestyle and should not be taken lightly. Daily exercise and eating a healthy diet mean nothing if adequate sleep is not included in the equation.

More than a third of the overall population sleeps less than six hours a night and it is  … click HERE to continue reading