{"id":1406,"date":"2020-02-12T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T18:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/?p=1406"},"modified":"2020-11-13T13:23:20","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T21:23:20","slug":"what-happens-when-you-dont-get-enough-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/what-happens-when-you-dont-get-enough-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens When You Don\u2019t Get Enough Sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"

While we should all be getting eight hours of sleep a night, factors like stress or a busy lifestyle prevent many from reaching that goal. When trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, getting enough sleep is just as important as eating right and exercising.<\/p>\n

Why Is Sleep Important for a Healthy lifestyle?<\/h2>\n

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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends adults ages 18 to 60 get seven or more hours of sleep per night<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Getting enough sleep helps you perform better by improving memory, making it easier to focus, controlling your weight, increasing creativity and making you a happier person. Sleep also cleanses the body of harmful inflammation.<\/p>\n

What Are the Negative Effects of Poor Sleep?<\/h2>\n

Not getting the recommended seven hours of sleep can prevent your body from repairing itself. This means colds and other illnesses may take longer to resolve. Your blood vessels don\u2019t heal, which increases your risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n

When you don\u2019t sleep, your body begins to release insulin, which increases your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. You may begin to eat more, which can lead to weight gain. Your ability to make decisions will be impaired. Your mood will spiral, and you can begin to lose interest in people, relationships and activities that you once enjoyed.<\/p>\n

Factors Preventing a Good Night\u2019s Sleep<\/h2>\n

Determining what is preventing you from getting enough sleep is the first step in improving your sleep habits. Factors include:<\/p>\n