A good night’s sleep keeps many ailments at bay.
People who don’t get enough sleep feel drowsy, depressed, irritable and even suicidal. Sleep deprivation affects decision-making abilities too.
Know how to fight insomnia.
People who don’t get enough sleep risk developing cardiovascular illness, high blood pressure and renal problems, say experts. Lack of sleep can also lead to weight gain. Insomniacs eat more due to decrease in leptin (the hormone that helps to suppress our appetite) level and an increase in ghrelin (the hormone that stimulates our appetites) level.