Sleep deprivation is doing more harm than you think. Here's how.
Aristotle, the great philosopher, once said, "It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom." Yet, in today's fast-paced world, many people overlook the importance of sleep whether it be staying up late to finish work or to binge-watch our favourite shows, only to wake up early the next morning and do it all over again. We do not realise the toll sleep deprivation may take on our body. However, we needn’t be led astray-sleep is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Without it, we put our physical and mental health at risk and gamble the future of our health recklessly. While it may be tempting to sacrifice sleep for other priorities, the consequences of sleep deprivation on the human body can be severe and go far beyond the human eye. According to a study, up to 70% of teenagers are sleep deprived, with most getting less than the recommended 8–10 hours of sleep each night. This insufficient lack of sleep can lead to a variety o...