The first evidence that sleep deprivation has a neurological link to anxiety, depression and other psychiatric disorders, has been published in the October edition of the journal Current Biology.
The need for sleep is best illustrated by what happens to us when we are deprived of it. A good night’s sleep regulates mood and helps us to prepare for the following day’s challenges, but anything over 24 hours of sleep deprivation leads to impaired reflexes, difficulties in problem solving...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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