Neurologist warned about the dangerous consequences of lack of sleep
Elena Zubareva, a neurologist at the SM Clinic, warned on Thursday, March 19, about the dangerous consequences that sleep deficiency can lead to.
According to the doctor, prolonged lack of sleep leads to an imbalance in the functioning of all body systems, and above all, the nervous system suffers.
"Also, with a lack of night rest, the level of cortisol, the stress hormone, increases. This affects the emotional state: unreasonable irritability, mood swings, depression and signs of a depressive mood appear. Concentration of attention decreases, memory deteriorates, performance decreases," Zubareva said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .
The neurologist added that lack of sleep negatively affects the hormonal background: the production of insulin, the satiety hormone leptin, and the hunger hormone ghrelin is disrupted. As a result, appetite increases, there is a tendency to overeat, which over time can lead to weight gain and obesity, the specialist warned.
In turn, Irina Zavalko, a somnologist at the Scientific Center of Neurology, warned about the possible negative consequences of using sleeping pills. Many drugs, even seemingly harmless ones, can be addictive, addictive, and cause cognitive decline. 360.ru .
Irina Golovanova, a neurologist of the highest category, a somnologist at the Center for Cognitive and Psychoemotional Health, told the Moscow City News Agency that in spring, due to hormonal imbalances in the body, some people may experience anxiety at night and sleep problems.
Earlier, on March 17, Science Daily magazine reported that the brains of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can briefly enter a sleep-like state, even during active wakefulness. Scientists from Monash University, led by Elaine Pingal, have found that this leads to a loss of concentration.
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