Sleep loss might make you feel like death, but can it kill you? The answer is not so cut and dry. Rat studies have shown that sleep loss can cause death within 11 days to two weeks. In humans, an impressive 11-day streak was set by a high school student as part of a science…
Some insomnia facts are a no brainer while others may surprise you. For example, did you know that flies can suffer from insomnia? Or that you’re nearly twice as likely to develop insomnia if your parents have it? There is more than one way to define insomnia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Just when you think your insomnia symptoms can’t get any worse, you start feeling sick to your stomach. Is it a coincidence or does lack of sleep cause nausea? Research shows that lack of sleep nausea is possible. The symptoms don’t usually stop there. You might also experience anxiety, headaches, excessive sweating, or diarrhea. Nausea…
Sleep deprivation has many negative consequences. Think about all those sleepy mornings and mid-afternoon urges to nap after lunch. You may even notice that you feel more irritable when you don’t sleep well. One of the most frustrating side effects when you’re trying to stay healthy, is lack of sleep weight gain. Research shows that…
Insomnia is a broad term that refers to many different symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with insomnia, then you likely have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Newer research states that sleep loss must also cause daytime impairment for a diagnosis to be made. For example, insomnia may cause you to feel less alert…
High blood pressure is a condition that affects the heart. What does it have to do with your sleep? Research shows that lack of sleep may cause high blood pressure in some people. At first glance, the connection between the two seems unlikely. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see that sleep affects…
Do you feel dizzy when you first wake up in the morning? How about in the middle of the day when you’re trying to work? Have you ever woken up in the night and felt lightheaded? If so, you could be suffering from lack of sleep dizziness. Sleep loss has a broad range of symptoms…