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When you don’t get enough sleep, you may increase your risk of certain cancers, diabetes and even car accidents.
Your heart suffers:
• Your cancer risk increases (breast cancer, colorectal cancer and prostate cancer). 7+ hours is best
• Your risk of diabetes increases
• You’re accident prone — You’re three times more likely to be involved in a car accident if you get 6 or fewer hours of sleep each night, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Think twice before getting behind the wheel if you’re not sleeping enough.
• Your skin suffers. If all of these health risks don’t convince you to get more sleep do it for your looks. In one study, a group of people between the ages of 30 and 50 were evaluated based on their sleep habits and the condition of their skin. The results revealed that those with too little sleep had more fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin color and marked looseness of skin. The poor sleepers were also more dissatisfied with their appearance than their well-rested counterparts. More than beauty rest, getting enough sleep isn’t just for your vanity. It could save your life. Take some time to consider all you’re risking before you continue that late-night TV marathon. Then, turn out the lights and enjoy your seven to eight hours of beauty — and health — rest.
You might find it hard to judge other people’s emotions and reactions. Sleep deficiency also can make you feel frustrated, cranky or worried in social situation.
The symptoms of sleep deficiency may differ between children and adults. Children who are sleep deficient might be overly active and have problems paying attention. They also might misbehave and their school performance can suffer.
Sleep deficiency is linked to many chronic health problems including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity and depression Falling asleep when you sit down. Falling asleep or almost falling asleep while driving, nodding off in the middle of conversations, head jerks up and wakes you up when you are talking on the phone or falling asleep during a conference meeting, these are signs of sleep deprivation. We can help. Give us a call and let’s set up a time to do an exam to find an answer for you.
Your greatest wealth is your health.
Dr. Cindy Steward, ND
