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After one night of sleep deprivation, people are higher at risk for several minor negative consequences.  After several nights, the risks are much higher, with more serious repercussions.

Short-term sleep deprivation causes:

• Excessive hunger and overeating

• Higher likelihood of a car accident

• Memory problems

• Loss of brain tissue

Long-Term sleep deprivation can cause:

• The obesity risk to jump

• High risk of stroke, diabetes, heart disease

• Risk increases of some cancers and even death

 

College students in particular are known for having sporadic sleeping patterns.  All-nighters, naps, and partying until late on the weekends all contribute to sleep loss. Among the aforementioned consequences of sleep loss is the reality that getting too little sleep can actually have a negative impact on students’ grades.  Adequate sleep is necessary in order to be awake and alert throughout the day, and to retain information.  If someone is sitting in class after a night’s sleep less than six hours, they are very unlikely to remember anything they learned that day.

Long story short, sleep is essential.  An all-nighter every once in a while won't kill you, but if it becomes habit, the risk becomes much greater!