Not getting your full 8 hours of kip? It’s more of a problem than you think… health wise, this is what happens over time…
Lose 30 minutes to 1 hour a night
This small “sleep debt” can lead to weight gain as your metabolism starts slowing
Lose 1 – 2 hours a night
The risk of you feeling depressed increases by 14% for every hour of missed sleep according to an Australian study.
Lose 3 – 4 hours a night
If this lack of sleep continues for 2 weeks, you’ll have the same cognitive decline as someone who hasn’t slept for 48 hours straight. Your heart rate and blood pressure will rise.