Chronic lack of sleep is a key risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease as it prevents the brain from clearing toxic amyloid proteins.
Just one night of four hours of sleep can reduce natural killer (NK) cells —which fight cancer—by up to 70%. Why We Sleep by Matthew Walkerrar
Driving while sleep-deprived can be as dangerous as driving drunk; being awake for 22 hours results in the same level of cognitive impairment as legal intoxication. Practical Tips for Better Sleep Chronic lack of sleep is a key risk