blood pressure, blood sugar, metabolism, inflammation, and the body’s stress response. Over time, poor sleep patterns have been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular problems.
Your brain also depends heavily on quality sleep. During sleep, the brain performs important processes involved in memory, learning, attention, and emotional regulation. When sleep is repeatedly interrupted or shortened, you may notice difficulty concentrating, slower thinking, irritability, and feeling mentally exhausted during the day.
Another problem is assuming that you can simply compensate for poor sleep whenever you have free time. Sleeping longer
