Effects of Sleep Deprivation You Didn't Know You Had
Sabah Karimi
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While some of us might be moody or anxious at different parts of the day, others regularly experience bursts of energy followed by a crash (thanks to that mid-afternoon Starbucks cappuccino). Even 
the weather can have an effect on your sleep cycle. Still, if you've fallen into a bad habit of staying up late and missing out on those much needed snooze sessions, chances are you're experiencing a certain level of sleep deprivation.
Sleep impairment can lead to a range of health problems and concerns; stress and anxiety can increase significantly after a poor night's rest, and your appetite will change. Cognitive impairment is a serious danger of becoming sleep deprived, and can compromise your ability to learn, synthesize new information, or even carry a conversation.
The body naturally follows a pattern of circadian rhythms that range from high to low during a 24 hour period. The first low happens between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m, while the next low happens between 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.. You're likely to feel more sleepy or tired during these times, and any compromises to this schedule can lead to an imbalance. Strangely enough, it's the middle of the night that is most crucial to our deepest sleep state; the all-night sessions and parties can have a severely damaging effect that lead to the following key signs of sleep deprivation:
Sleep impairment can lead to a range of health problems and concerns; stress and anxiety can increase significantly after a poor night's rest, and your appetite will change. Cognitive impairment is a serious danger of becoming sleep deprived, and can compromise your ability to learn, synthesize new information, or even carry a conversation.
The body naturally follows a pattern of circadian rhythms that range from high to low during a 24 hour period. The first low happens between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m, while the next low happens between 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.. You're likely to feel more sleepy or tired during these times, and any compromises to this schedule can lead to an imbalance. Strangely enough, it's the middle of the night that is most crucial to our deepest sleep state; the all-night sessions and parties can have a severely damaging effect that lead to the following key signs of sleep deprivation: