Having problems sleeping, and think it's no big issue? Well think again, recent studies from around the world have highlighted how bad for your health not enough sleep can be.
Apparently more of us have problems with sleep apnea than we realize.
This is when you stop breathing during the night for a short time and wake yourself up.
Although not fully awake, just enough so that you don't sink into REM sleep, this type of sleep is the most important for your body to regenerate itself.
Problems can occur with raised blood pressure and a greater risk of stroke.
There are many treatments for sleep apnea consulting a doctor is recommended if you suspect you suffer from this condition.
Driving a car when you have not had enough sleep has been likened to driving while drunk.
If you are overcome with tiredness when on the road, it is now believed that taking a power nap is the best course of action to take.
Pull over and get comfortable even a micro sleep for just 10 minutes can really make a difference.
If you can't stop and really have to get somewhere try it.
Many accidents have been caused by people falling asleep at the wheel, consider very carefully about driving long distances if you haven't slept well the night before.
Many people are surprised to learn that we can actually survive longer with a lack of water than we can lack of sleep.
That is how crucial catching some good quality shut eye can be.
Many road rage incidents more often than not could be linked to lack of sleep.
People are not as tolerant when they are tired, and generally fuses become shorter and blow ups are more likely when weary people meet in trying conditions.
Lack of sleep can effect your judgment in many situations.
Always make sure you get plenty of sleep your life could depend on it.