We all miss out on sleep now and then, but if you’re consistently losing out on shut-eye, it could lead to a health problem called sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation means you’re not getting enough ...

Staying awake for 24 hours can impair your cognitive function, similar to being over the DUI limit. Your risk of heart disease, depression, and obesity increases if you have chronic sleep deprivation.

It's devastating for your health long-term, but some people thrive at night with short-term bursts of productivity. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye ...

Dr. Joel Billings tells how individual members, their company officers, and their department's health and safety officer and administration can mitigate sleep deprivation. Research findings ...

A 2023 study found that shorter sleep duration causes reduced brain cortical thickness. Sleep disorders increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, stroke, and cognitive decline. Chronic sleep deprivation ...