When did 24x7 become a way of life?

The massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and seamlessly that few seemed to notice the trend. Was it because of the growing seduction of the internet, videogames and endless TV channels? Never disconnecting from work? No matter how it happened, millions of chronically sleep-deprived Indians are putting their health, quality of life and even length of life in jeopardy. New evidence shows why getting enough zzz’s may trump all your other priorities.

 

There is a reason why high blood pressure has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep; people who sleep less tend to have higher blood pressure. The association between hypertension and sleep duration could explain other research findings linking lack of sleep to increased risk of heart attack, diabetes, weight gain and other problems. Sleeping better may help you fight off illness .When people are sleep deprived, there are higher levels of stress hormones in their bodies and an increase in inflammation, both of which can decrease immune function.

 

 

People limited to only four or five hours of sleep a night for several nights not only experience physical ailments, such as headaches and stomach problems, but also undergo changes in metabolism similar to those occurring with normal aging. It’s no wonder we look terrible after a sleepless night. One of the reasons may be growth hormones .they is essential to keeping us looking good as we get older. Levels of hormone drops dramatically between ages of 20 & 60.

 

 

Not only doe’s sleep deprivation lead to poor health, it also leads to poor health, it also affects concentration, problem solving skills, memory and mood. Lack of sleep can have cognitive and physical effects similar to those brought on by overindulging in alcohol. The performance of someone who’s been awake for 17 hours straight is about the same as if she had a blood alcohol level of 0.05 %( about two drinks in an hour).