NIHers Are Studying Sleep, Fatigue, and Circadian Rhythms
BY L.S. CARTER (OD), R. SCHEINERT (NIMH), J. TIANO (NIDDK), A. KUSZAK (NIDDK), AND R. BAKER (OD)
A sleep-deprived person may still function, but not as efficiently as someone who gets enough good-quality sleep, and they may be at increased risk for heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, high-blood pressure, stroke, and a host of other problems. Lack of sleep may even affect one’s ability to learn and remember information.
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