Why we need to prioritize sleep

Ongoing poor sleep quality and quantity can lead to sleep deprivation which negatively impacts our health and wellbeing. Here are some of the most common negative effects of not getting enough sleep:

• Ongoing fatigue
• Cognitive impairment
• Reduced work performance
• Reduced ability to concentrate and make decisions
• Reduced ability to form memories and solve problems
• Low mood and increased risk of anxiety and depression
• Weaker immune function and increased risk of disease and infection as a result
• Poorer ability to regulate blood sugar levels and increased risk of type 2 diabetes