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Sleep Deprivation: 75% Wake Up Unrested, Impacting Health

9/23/2025

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75% wake up unrested; one-fifth sleep under six hours nightly.
Sleep deprivation harms mental and physical performance, behavior, and well-being, causing slower thinking, memory issues, and poorer emotional control.
It also alters social perception, making interactions seem negative and reducing empathy, while increasing cortisol and disrupting blood sugar regulation.
Experts recommend outdoor exercise to regulate circadian rhythms and boost mood.

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Story summary

75% wake up unrested; one-fifth sleep under six hours nightly.
Sleep deprivation harms mental and physical performance, behavior, and well-being, causing slower thinking, memory issues, and poorer emotional control.
It also alters social perception, making interactions seem negative and reducing empathy, while increasing cortisol and disrupting blood sugar regulation.
Experts recommend outdoor exercise to regulate circadian rhythms and boost mood.