Sleep deprivation can undermine all areas of your physical and mental health. It weakens the immune system leaving us more susceptible to diseases and disorders like diabetes, cancer and even the common cold.
It is not uncommon for people who suffer from sleep deprivation due to sleep disorders - sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, etc. - to also suffer from other problems including diabetes, asthma or a second sleep disorder.
Sleep deprivation destroys not only physical health, but mental...
Health Day News today brought us some health tips about how to stay awake behind the wheel. Excellent advice. Dozing while driving is... Read more »
Long periods of sleep deprivation are often a way of life for members of essential services, including medical and military personnel.... Read more »
Recently, research by a team at the University of California, Berkeley, uncovered a link between sleep deprivation and psychiatric... Read more »
Today let's focus on other health effects of sleep deprivation on the body. It should be noted that much of the research in this area is... Read more »
Stress and sleep problems are closely associated - often feeding off one another. We’ve always considered a good night of sleep to be... Read more »
Higher anxiety levels New research shows that sleep loss significantly exaggerates anxiety and anticipation of impending emotional events. This is especially true of highly anxious people. The study looked at brain scans of 18 healthy adults in...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2013 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
10 Things Not to Say to Someone With Depression 
6 Behavior Changes During Depression 
Getting to Know Your 5 Essential Brain Chemicals 
10 Surprising Ways to Enhance Your Mind 
