Impaired immune system: Lack of sleep will weaken the immune system, make the body more susceptible to infection and increase the risk of colds and other diseases.
Cardiovascular problems: Long-term lack of sleep will increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (such as hypertension and coronary heart disease).
Cognitive decline: lack of sleep may affect the cognitive function of the brain, leading to inattention, memory loss and mental retardation.
Mental health problems: Lack of sleep may lead to emotional instability, irritability, anxiety, depression and other mental health problems.
Muscle fatigue and pain: lack of sleep may lead to muscle fatigue and physical discomfort, affecting daily life and work.
Metabolic disorder: lack of sleep will interfere with the metabolic process of the body and increase the risk of metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
Appearance problems: Long-term lack of sleep may lead to dull skin, increased bags under the eyes and wrinkles, which will affect the appearance.
Increase the risk of accidents: lack of sleep will lead to decreased reaction speed and inattention, thus increasing the risk of traffic accidents and work accidents.
Decline in quality of life: lack of sleep will lead to lack of physical strength and energy, which will affect the quality of work, study and life.
Therefore, sleeping only five hours a day may increase the risk of the above health problems. It is recommended that adults sleep 7-9 hours a day, and teenagers and children sleep longer. If you feel that you don't get enough sleep every day, you are prone to fatigue or other discomfort. It is recommended to adjust your schedule as much as possible to get more sleep. If you have persistent sleep problems, you'd better consult a doctor or a professional health expert for appropriate advice and help.