8 Scary Effects Of Too Little Sleep

March 6, 2013 Subscribe · Forward 8 Scary Effects Of Too Little Sleep The immediate effects of skimping on sleep are obvious. You're groggy, unfocused, sluggish and dying for a nap (or a second cup of coffee). Then there are the sneakier signs you're overtired: You're overly emotional, starving and clumsier than usual. Most of the time, a solid night's sleep will solve all these problems. The average adult needs about seven to nine hours of sleep each night, according to the National Sleep Foundation, but most of us don't even get that much. But getting too little sleep -- generally understood to mean six hours or less a night -- can be serious -- enough to change your genes. Of course, one night of short sleep won't put you at serious risk, but one week can. After just seven nights of too little sleep, researchers observed more than 700 genetic changes that could play a role in consequences including heart problems and obesity, according to a recent study. Continue reading... The Best Instagram Accounts For Health, Fitness And More Your Worst Stories Of Gym Etiquette Gone Wrong 7 Kinds Of Meditation You've Never Heard Of Chef DJ 'Foodie' Lost 142 Pounds: 'Food Was Killing Me' Fitness Folklore, Or Fact? 8 Scary Effects Of Too Little Sleep Foods Nutrition Experts Won't Eat Hospitals Crack Down On Tirades By Angry Doctors 8 Scary Effects Of Too Little Sleep 8 Life Lessons That Only Come With Age SARAH KLEIN We Tried It: JumpLife The silliness factor slowly melted away after the lights went down. We had to concentrate so much on the moves (and on staying centered on the trampoline) that we knew no one else could be watching us stumble. Continue reading... CINDY WIGGLESWORTH Why Empathy Precedes Compassion Empathy minus the feeling of being overwhelmed moves us in the direction of compassion. It enables us to be a loving force for good in the world. Continue reading... GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN A Meditation for Prosperity In this video, I teach the meditation for prosperity. This meditation expands your electromagnetic field, which enhances your attracting power. In addition, this meditation stimulates the mind, the moon center and Jupiter. Continue reading... LAURA ROWLEY Sometimes You Have To Lean Back In Order To Lean In Leaning back against the counterweight of an unyielding work environment and into my own values, I was able to redefine success. And I learned that the unknown can be your friend, if you offer it your hard work and trust. Continue reading... ANN BRENOFF Why Working In The Office Is Bad For You It's a safe bet that nobody has ever quit a job because the boss stopped providing free Gatorade. But as Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is quickly learning, there are some benefits -- like flex time and the ability to work from home -- that are just a little harder to mess with. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here.