Sleep & its effects on Mental & physical health

Sleep deprivation, in particular a lack of deep recovery-based sleep leads to significant changes in mental & physical health.

Lack of consistent & quality sleep negatively impacts various functions including immune regulation, metabolic control & neurocognitive processes like learning & memory. While sleep loss & it’s effects on emotional stability & neural mechanisms are not well studied, the correlation is certainly evident. Clinical evidence shows that sleep & emotion are linked, with most psychiatric & neurological disorders involving sleep disruptions show emotional imbalances.

Lack of quality sleep has an effect on blood pressure & has direct influences on the vascular system, leading to a poor regulation of cardiac performance, typically leading to hypertension.

Sleep deprivation impairs functional brain connectivity, affecting many areas of the brain, leading to negative emotional & performance consequences.

Sleep is crucial for both mental & physical health. It helps repair the brain & body, process information, consolidate memories & perform functions necessary for day & night time activities.

Sleep needs vary among individuals, but good quality sleep is vital. It involves progressing through various sleep stages, including deep sleep, which helps muscle & cognitive recovery. Consistent sleep patterns & routines enhance sleep quality.

Chronic poor sleep can lead to fatigue, poor concentration, memory lapses & irritability. Impacts on mood & energy are also clear. Sleep, mental & physical health are interrelated; poor sleep can lead to health issues & vice versa.

Lack of efficient muscle recovery has direct impacts on performance & has shown to increase the risk of injury & disease across a variety of contexts.

Sleep is the first & largest variable to investigate for a number of mental & physical health issues.