Lack of sufficient sleep...
Is one of the leading environmental factors for developing Alzheimer’s Disease
Makes it harder to remember things even in the more near-term
Makes you more moody and retards the ability to control impulses
Causes the hormone that controlled your hunger to go haywire, causing you to overeat
Aerobic and anaerobic capacities are both diminished by measurable margins
Athletes that sleep 9 hours a night are injured half as often as those who sleep 5-6.
Increases likelihood of developing cancer, heart disease, and diabetes
Put simply: sleep – a consistent seven- to nine-hour opportunity each night – is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day - Matthew Walker, Author of “Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams”
The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Health: Sleep Well - The Guardian - Pocket