Dangerous consequences of lack of sleep

The results of experiments conducted by scientists at Ohio University have shown that lack of sleep has serious negative health consequences.

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According to the official website of the university, the number of participants in the experiments exceeded 30,000 athletes. The experts analyzed the data on the evolution of their state of health. And it turned out to researchers that most athletes complained of dizziness, intolerance to bright light, increased fatigue, and migraines.

According to the researchers, these typical symptoms appear after a craniocerebral injury. However, none of the participants in the experiments had ever had such an injury. Thanks to this study, the researchers concluded that the danger lies in the lack of regular nighttime sleep.

Researchers point out that in addition to the psychological stress people suffer from, it can lead to serious health complications. Additionally, sleep deprivation can lead to loss of concentration.

It is worth noting that Dr Irina Zavalco, a sleep scientist at the Russian Kazarian Center for Epilepsy and Neurology, previously reported that insomnia, lack of sleep and poor sleep negatively affect the body’s immune system. , which makes people weak in the face of infectious diseases. . In addition, sleep problems lead to disturbances in the work of the heart, blood vessels and metabolism, which leads to weight gain and obesity. Lack of sleep also leads to short-term psychological instability: attention decreases, attention span and mood deteriorate. In the long term, the risk of anxiety and depression increases.

Source: Linta. Ru

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