"People who are chronically sleep deprived also can experience attention lapses, memory loss and other difficulties that can impair performance on the job. And fatigue can add an element of danger to an already stressful commute. If you're only sleeping five hours a night, you're at risk of falling asleep at the wheel," says, James Walsh, director at St. Luke's Hospital.
Sleep disorders are associated with numerous health consequences. Now, a new study shows that a link may exist between sleep difficulties and attention deficit disorder in adults. People with sleep disorders may also have mood disorders, neuromuscular diseases, and other problems, according to Clifford Risk, MD, PhD, director of the Marlborough Center in Marlborough, Mass.
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Researchers at Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick found that women who slept five or fewer hours per night were at an increased risk for hypertension when compared to men who slept five or fewer hours.
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A good night’s sleep is crucial to good health. Chronic sleep problems have been associated with a wide range of serious health consequences, including increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, depression and heart attacks. People who suffer chronic sleeplessness are less productive and more likely to be injured than their well-rested counterparts. Get enough sleep and you’ll feel better and be more productive.
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