There’s a growing body of evidence that shows a lack of sleep increases your cardiovascular risk. A study published in the European Heart Journal Digital Health found it’s not just the amount of sleep you get, but also the time you go to bed that makes a difference in your health.
In the short-term, sleep deprivation can affect your judgment, ability to learn and mood, and increase your risk of an accident or injury. How much sleep you need is dependent on your age. Adults ages 18 and older benefit from seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.
