We all need between six and nine hours of sleep each night. Anything less and we accumulate a sleep debt. Studies show that after 16 waking hours we perform tasks worse than those with a blood alcohol level of .05 percent. That’s legally impaired. Four consecutive nights of less than 5 hours of sleep and we do no better. The bottom line: sleep deprivation robs us of vitality and reduces our quality of life.
Bedtime Borrowing Costs!
Virtually every aspect of our health depends on a good night’s rest and suffers when we skimp on it.
Emotionally, sleep deprivation puts our moods in the red. Stress and anxiety may keep us awake, but not getting enough sleep increases stress and anxiety. It’s a vicious cycle. What’s more, cutting back on shut-eye feeds depression and increases irritability. For most of us sleepy equals grumpy.
Mentally sleep deprivation short changes our ablilities. We lose focus. Can’t concentrate. Forget.
Estimates show that up to 60% of highway accidents result from sleep deprivation. And the effect is not just short term – people with chronic sleep disorders are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimers disease and dimentia.
Physically sleep deprivation robs our bodies and depletes our energy reserves. Diminished energy levels and fatigue may be the first sign that we aren’t getting enough rest, but sleep deprivation suppresses our immune system and denies our body the chance to regenerate.
We get sick more. Suffer more headaches and stomach problems.
Chronic sleep deprivation and insomnia contribute to the development of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. We’re paying too much for the fast pace of our lives.
Credit Your Account
Think of sleep as you think of your financial nest egg – an investment in your health and future worthy of vigilent attention. Create a safe and calming sleep environment to increase your return. Invest in a comfortable, supportive mattress and pay special attention to your pillow. Your bed should help you drift off, not keep you awake and uncomfortable.
Making regular deposits in your sleep bank allows you function at your best, with a sharp mind, a bright outlook and energy to burn. Most of all make sure you get your 40 winks because 35 just won’t cut it!
Is Sleep Deprivation Bankrupting Your Life?
We all need between six and nine hours of sleep each night. Anything less and we accumulate a sleep debt. Studies show that after 16 waking hours we perform tasks worse than those with a blood alcohol level of .05 percent. That’s legally impaired. Four consecutive nights of less than 5 hours of sleep and we do no better. The bottom line: sleep deprivation robs us of vitality and reduces our quality of life.
Bedtime Borrowing Costs!
Virtually every aspect of our health depends on a good night’s rest and suffers when we skimp on it.
Emotionally, sleep deprivation puts our moods in the red. Stress and anxiety may keep us awake, but not getting enough sleep increases stress and anxiety. It’s a vicious cycle. What’s more, cutting back on shut-eye feeds depression and increases irritability. For most of us sleepy equals grumpy.
Mentally, sleep deprivation short changes our abililities. We lose focus. Can’t concentrate. Forget. Estimates show that up to 60% of highway accidents result from sleep deprivation. And the effect is not just short term – people with chronic sleep disorders are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer disease and dimentia.
Physically, sleep deprivation robs our bodies and depletes our energy reserves. Diminished energy levels and fatigue may be the first sign that we aren’t getting enough rest, but sleep deprivation suppresses our immune system and denies our body the chance to regenerate. We get sick more. Suffer more headaches and stomach problems. Chronic sleep deprivation and insomnia contribute to the development of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. We’re paying too much for the fast pace of our lives.
Credit Your Account
Think of sleep as you think of your financial nest egg – an investment in your health and future worthy of vigilant attention. Create a safe and calming sleep environment to increase your return. Invest in a comfortable, supportive mattress and pay special attention to your pillow. Your bed should help you drift off, not keep you awake and uncomfortable. Making regular deposits in your sleep bank allows you function at your best, with a sharp mind, a bright outlook and energy to burn. Most of all make sure you get your 40 winks because 35 just won’t cut it!
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