Sleep debt is the total amount of sleep that a person misses out over time, which can have negative effects on their health.
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Sleep debt can be caused by poor sleep habits, harmful lifestyle choices, work responsibilities, sleep disorders, and medical conditions.
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Lack of sleep can affect one's ability to concentrate, decrease cognitive function, elevate stress levels, and cause cardiac problems and musculoskeletal diseases.
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Consistent and sufficient sleep can aid in sleep recovery and lessen the detrimental consequences of sleep deprivation, even if it can be difficult to completely remove sleep debt.
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Establishing a regular sleep regimen, practising sleep hygiene, establishing a sleep-friendly atmosphere, and prioritising sleep are all critical factors in getting rid of sleep debt.
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Consultation with a physician is required if sleep deprivation damages quality of life, as this may signal an underlying sleep condition that demands medical care.
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