10 Symptoms of Sleep Deprivation
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #10: Increased Illnesses
With our immune systems hard at work defending our bodies all the time, most of us will not fall ill often. Even when we do fall ill, it is rarely something serious and we will be back to full strength within a few days or so. For people that suffer from sleeplessness, though, falling ill will become a more regular occurrence.
A lack of sleep directly affects the immune system. This means that we are more likely to fall ill to common illnesses such as the cold and flu more often. It also increases our chances of contracting more serious illnesses and reduces our ability to fight illnesses once we have caught them.
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