Six health risks of being sleep deprived

Six health risks of being sleep deprived

A lack of sleep doesn’t just make you tired—it can affect your health.

1. Weight gain
   Your metabolism and appetite regulation changes, making it easier to gain weight.
2. Diabetes
   Your cells become less responsive to insulin, affecting blood sugar levels and potentially increasing your risk for type 2 diabetes.
3. Heart disease
   Chronic lack of sleep may increase your risk for high blood pressure and heart disease.
4. Immune function
   Your ability to fight infection may be weakened, making you more vulnerable to everyday illnesses like the common cold.
5. Sex drive
   Lack of sleep causes low energy, sleepiness and fatigue that can decrease your interest in sex.
6. Depression
   Insomnia and lack of sleep can affect your mood and increases the risk of depression.