Hazards of sleep deprivationSleep deprivation is the lack or complete absence of sleep. It can occur as a result of sleep disorders or conscious choice.
Sleep deprivation affects the nervous system: consciousness becomes confused, the process of remembering is impaired, the performance of elementary mathematical tasks also becomes difficult.
Studies of this phenomenon have found that after a certain point, the brain is able to turn on defense mechanisms and sleep what is called on the go: shutting down different parts of the brain.
In addition, chronic lack of sleep reduces a person's mental capacity and increases the risk of developing a number of diseases, including Alzheimer's.
