Sleep deprivation 'as bad as smoking, drinking'
Published: 15 December 2008
Not getting enough sleep can be as harmful as smoking or drinking, one doctor warns.
News brought to you by Elinens, add a touch of luxury to your home.Not getting enough sleep can be as bad for your health as smoking or drinking heavily, one health expert warns.
It can speed up the aging process, meaning people develop wrinkles before their time and will not live as long as if they were well rested, explains Dr Peeke in an article for Fitness magazine.
With a busy lifestyle, a good night's sleep can be hard to come by, "but the sleepier you are, the more you'll eat, because your body thinks the extra calories will help it overcome the exhaustion", Dr Peeke explains.
Furthermore, willpower will be weaker when you are tired, making you more likely to eat and less likely to exercise.
Last week, Rocky Mountain Mattress urged people to choose the right pillow in order to ensure they get a comfortable night's sleep.
It suggested considering the preferred sleeping position, how firm you like a pillow to be and what cover you will use when buying new pillows.
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