How Poor Sleep Impacts Your Body and Mind
Poor sleep doesn’t just make you tired—it affects nearly every system in your body.
Brain Function
Lack of sleep reduces focus, memory, and decision-making ability.
Mental Health
Sleep deprivation is strongly linked to anxiety and depression.
Physical Health
Chronic poor sleep increases risk of:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Obesity
Immune System
Your body produces key immune cells during sleep. Without enough rest, your defenses weaken.
The Recovery Factor
Sleep is when your body:
- Repairs muscles
- Balances hormones
- Clears brain toxins
Sources:
- NIH (National Institutes of Health)
- Mayo Clinic
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