The somnologist warned about the serious consequences of chronic sleep deprivation

Sleep therapist Maxim Novikov warned of the serious consequences of chronic sleep deprivation. In a conversation with Lenta.On Tuesday, January 24, the doctor said that lack of sleep increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obesity and weakened immune system.

According to him, numerous studies show that prolonged lack of sleep increases the likelihood of stroke and heart attack. He also noted that lack of sleep may be associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, including breast and prostate cancer, as the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates biorhythms and has antioxidant properties, is disrupted.

In addition, lack of sleep often leads to anxiety and depressive states, causes irritability, decreased mood, emotional burnout and increased stress. The specialist added that with chronic lack of sleep, memory, attention and concentration deteriorate, and constant sleep disruption can lead to changes in the structure of the brain and increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

On February 18, somnologist Sofia Cherkasova, in an interview with RT, shared tips on how to more easily transfer jet lag during jet lag flights. She called for preparing for the flight in a few days. Sleep and wake-up times should be gradually shifted towards arrival time, notes 360.ru . She also noted that on the plane it is necessary to immediately set the clock to the local time of the future destination and try to function according to it.

In November, it was reported that sales of sleeping pills increased by 60% over the year. According to NSN, Russians are massively turning to doctors for prescriptions for pills for chronic sleep deprivation. The main culprit is gadgets. The constant use of phones and computers prevents the brain from resting and depletes the nervous system.

In October, expert David Ghazaryan spoke about the impact of sleep deprivation on health. According to him, after several weeks of sleeping five to six hours a day, concentration decreases, memory deteriorates, anxiety levels increase and cognitive productivity decreases.

Earlier, somnologist Mikhail Poluektov, in a conversation with the Moscow City News agency, warned that regular lack of sleep increases the likelihood of developing arterial hypertension by 1.6 times, and also increases the risk of chronic heart failure and myocardial infarction. He added that the harm of episodic sleep deprivation for the body has not been proven.

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