The psychiatrist called the consequences of chronic lack of sleep

Psychiatrist Sergey Tarasov warned that chronic lack of sleep can cause the destruction of immunity and memory impairment.

In conversation with aif.ru On Wednesday, April 9, a specialist explained that the lack of a full night's sleep increases health risks, negatively affecting both physical and mental health.

"It weakens the immune system, impairs memory, concentration, and mood. Chronic lack of sleep increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, mood disorders, depression, as well as cognitive decline and deterioration of general well-being," the specialist emphasized.

According to him, daytime sleep can temporarily improve concentration and performance, but it does not compensate for the chronic lack of nighttime sleep.

Tarasov added that a night's sleep is of unique importance for the regulation of circadian rhythms and deep phases of the body's recovery.

On April 8, somnologist Sofia Cherkasova expressed the opinion that lack of sleep is one of the causes of premature aging. She explained that lack of sleep is always stressful for the body, so prolonged lack of sleep can lead to the destruction of the collagen framework of the skin, writes RT.

On April 3, somnologist Pavel Kudinov, in an interview with NSN, stated that sleeping enough time and going to bed early will only help early risers. The norm of sleep for each person is individual. Most often, this is six to eight hours of sleep.

In March, Sergo Tsenteradze, a neurologist and somnologist, told Izvestia that sleep disorders can be a factor provoking depression.

In January, doctor Mikhail Lebedev in an interview with the website kp.ru He advised me to get enough sleep and walk a lot to restore the regime. According to him, a walk in the fresh air is good for the body, even if the weather leaves much to be desired. Physical activity is preferable to passive rest, notes 360.ru . Going to bed and waking up should be at the same time. If you have difficulty falling asleep, it is recommended to take a warm bath with the addition of natural aromatic oils.