May 12, 2025

Is Your Body Begging for More Sleep? Decoding the Signs - AI Podcast

8 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Sleep deprivation manifests in subtle ways beyond feeling tired, including mood swings, poor concentration and food cravings that many don't connect to lack of sleep
Research shows others easily identify sleep-deprived individuals through facial cues like puffy eyes, pale skin and drooping mouth corners
Poor sleep disrupts hormones regulating hunger and stress, leading to increased cravings for junk foods and emotional eating
During sleep, your body performs essential repair and regeneration, with insufficient sleep disrupting everything from skin health to immune function
Simple solutions include creating a completely dark bedroom, morning sunlight exposure, avoiding blue light after sunset and maintaining a cool sleeping environment

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By Dr. Mercola

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May 12, 2025

8 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Sleep deprivation manifests in subtle ways beyond feeling tired, including mood swings, poor concentration and food cravings that many don't connect to lack of sleep
Research shows others easily identify sleep-deprived individuals through facial cues like puffy eyes, pale skin and drooping mouth corners
Poor sleep disrupts hormones regulating hunger and stress, leading to increased cravings for junk foods and emotional eating
During sleep, your body performs essential repair and regeneration, with insufficient sleep disrupting everything from skin health to immune function
Simple solutions include creating a completely dark bedroom, morning sunlight exposure, avoiding blue light after sunset and maintaining a cool sleeping environment

...more