The somnologist called the risks of sleep deprivation

Darya Lebedeva, a somnologist, internist, endocrinologist, and sleep expert, listed the risks of sleep deprivation.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Monday, March 17, the specialist noted that lack of sleep increases the risk of developing obesity, diabetes, hypertension and stroke.

"If a person feels his body on intuition and realizes that he has not slept enough, then this needs to be corrected — for example, take a nap so that the brain restarts. Daytime sleep of up to 30 minutes will not affect nighttime sleep in any way," the doctor said.

She advised that in such a situation, take 10-20 minutes to close your eyes and relax, even if it's in public transport. If you take a nap like this during the day, then in the afternoon you will feel more cheerful.

On March 14, Daria Lebedeva in an interview with the website kp.ru She said that one of the causes of daytime sleepiness may be burnout syndrome. She explained that moral, psychological and physical exhaustion occurs after prolonged stress in personal or professional life. According to her, workload planning, compliance with the regime, as well as consultations with a psychologist will help in the prevention and treatment of the syndrome and its consequences, writes RT.

Before that, on March 12, neurologist-somnologist Irina Zavalko said that drowsiness in public places can be a syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea. Also, the desire to fall asleep during the day can manifest itself in narcolepsy. Sometimes drowsiness is influenced by boring circumstances around, notes 360.ru .

At the same time, therapist Natalia Leontieva said that drowsiness after eating can be a sign of prediabetes. The doctor advised to stick to a balanced diet and eat five to six times a day in small portions.

In January, Pavel Kudinov, a somnologist, said that the optimal air temperature for sleeping is +19...+21 degrees, so before going to bed, you should ventilate the room well. The specialist also advised using weighted blankets and choosing pillows made of artificial materials. Pravda.Ru .

Earlier, neurologist Vladimir Martynov said that adults should sleep 7-9 hours a day to get enough sleep. According to him, due to chronic lack of sleep, people have difficulty concentrating, as well as excessive fatigue and deterioration of immunity, IA Regnum reports.