Sleep Deprivation – A neglected cause of chronic diseases
By Body Satva Essentials Team www.bodysatva.com Considering that we spend one-third of our life in sleep; it must be an extremely important aspect of the physiology. We shall see why it is absolutely essential to avoid sleep deprivation in order to ‘ prolong youth ’ and lead an ‘ enlightened and balanced life ’. Sleep deprivation is a hallmark of modern society, one that is often considered harmless and efficient . The advent of arti ficial light has permitted the curtailment of sleep to the minimum tolerable and an increase in the time available for work and leisure. In our 24-hour-a-day society, millions work during the night and sleep during the day, a schedule that generally results in substantial sleep deprivation.[1] Sleep deprivation can occur as a result of habitual behavior or due to the presence of a pathological condition. Here we provide evidence against the old notion that ...
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