Can you repay your sleep debt?

Sleep is necessary to function and not getting enough of it can have a negative impact on your health.
Can you repay your sleep debt?

We have all felt sluggish, irritable, hungry, or unable to focus during the day, most likely the result of not getting enough sleep. Just like breathing, eating, and drinking, sleep is a process that your body craves and needs to function. If you get less than what your body needs for optimal health, you have a sleep debt, and insufficient sleep, or “sleep deprivation,” leads to short- and long-term problems. Learn about the signs of sleep loss and how you can repay your sleep debt.

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