Whoever wants to will always find a reason not to sleep. But sleep deprivation has consequences not to be underestimated.
In the short term
After just one bad night, this affects your immunity, skin and sense of hunger.
In the longer term
Whoever sleeps less than 6 hours for a week harms the functioning of 700 genes. Whoever does this structurally raises the risk of premature death by 12%, and of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and heart failure.
At work and on the road
After one sleepless night the chance of an accident triples. Harvard research proved that doctors make 36% fewer mistakes on shorter shifts.
For the mind
Sleep deprivation also raises the risk of anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorders. Your brain needs the night. To anchor memories. To process emotions. To handle stress. Respect your sleep.