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Why is lack of sleep really bad for your health?
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Sleep Deprivation: Short term effects can include feeling tired, irritability, decreased attention & forgetfulness. It can impact one's immune system & mental health. Over time it can contribute to increased blood pressure, heart disease, stress & mental health illnesses.
Answered 7/4/2014
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Sure !: The brain needs 7 to 8 hours of sleep in most cases to readjust itself One can easily incur SLEEP DEBT causing a variety of problems from daytime sleepiness to depression
Answered 5/1/2016
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