
Category: Sleep
How Lack of Sleep Can Worsen Other Health Conditions
You toss and turn all night, get up feeling groggy, and power through the day with caffeine and sheer willpower.
Sound familiar?
Unfortunately, ongoing sleep deprivation can do more than leave you feeling tired—it can exacerbate existing health conditions and affect your overall quality of life.
The truth is, sleep isn’t just “nice to have”; it’s essential for our physical and mental health. From heart health to mental well-being, neglecting sleep can make existing challenges significantly worse.
But don’t worry, there’s a way to reclaim restful nights and energized days.
Sleep Deprivation and Heart Disease
Your heart works hard for you every second of every day, and sleep is its time to reset and recover.
Research indicates that chronic sleep deprivation is directly linked to an increased risk of heart disease, hypertension, and stroke.
One study published in the European Heart Journal found that people who regularly sleep less than six hours a night had a 48% higher risk of developing or dying from heart disease.
When you don’t get enough sleep, your body releases more stress hormones like cortisol,