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What are the health effects of not getting enough sleep?
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Numerous...: Sleep deprivation can cause damage to your body in the short term. Over time, it can lead to chronic health problems and negatively impact your quality of life. 16 Effects of Sleep Deprivation: http://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/effects-on-body
Answered 9/23/2016
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Shorter life and...: Those who do not get adequate sleep live shorter lives, experience fatigue and are at greater risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, depression, anxiety etc. They also have lowered immunity and greater risk of having accidents. Most tolerate an occasional night of inadequate sleep but chronic lack is hazardous. See http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu
Answered 9/23/2016
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