Sleep Deprivation- Effects on Your body and Mind

By Jade Jordan

Many Brits are feeling tired and it’s getting in the way of their everyday life. Brits are struggling to recharge and even dozing off on public transport.

It’s no secret that a lot of British people work long hours and this is leading to workers becoming burnt out. The mental consequences of not getting a good nights sleep are critical over a long period of time. We often don’t take not getting enough sleep serious enough

What happens when you don’t get enough sleep?

You may just feel grumpy, de-motivated and notice that you want to eat more or struggle to concentrate. But, what goes on beneath is much more.

Getting consistent lack of sleep can put you at risk of serious medical conditions such as obesity, heart disease and even diabetes.

Naturally, it shortens your life expectancy as your body is not being given enough time to recharge and repair. In the below graphic you can see just a few knock-on effects not getting enough sleep has:

The UK’s most tired city

It’s no surprise that London is the most tired city in the UK. However, is it surprising that cities such as Liverpool, Carlisle and Belfast are much more tired than Manchester, the 3^rd biggest city in the UK.

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This post was written by Jade Jordan at The Worsley Centre. They love to share their knowledge and advice through blogging so that they can help and answer questions of those further afield

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