Sleep Deprivation: Is Your Mind and Body at Risk?

EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION PHYSICAL HEALTH Chronic diseases are becoming increasingly linked to insufficient sleep. Obesity Cardiovascular Diabetes Disease HEALTHY BRAIN FUNCTION/ EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING Sleep is what allows our brains to work efficiently. Too little sleep leaves us unable to concentrate, and we're drowsy through the next day. zzZ SAFETY Many studies showcase how sleep deprivation can be very dangerous and detrimental to the well-being of others around you. zzZ DAYTIME PERFORMANCE Approximately 63 percent of American adults have insufficient sleep throughout the work week. zzZ UnityPoint Clinic