Lesson 7: Sleep and Relapse Prevention - Slide 3
Too Little Sleep Increases
Risk Of Sickness
- Increases the risk of diabetes,
heart disease, and obesity
- Headaches, stomach problems, and sore joints occur after only a few nights of 5 or 6 hours sleep Too little sleep causes:
- Weakened immune system because fewer white blood cells are produced
- Increased risk of infections
- Longer recovery time from
infections or injury
Notes:
Pg. 5-6, Lawrence J. Epstein, Steve Mardon, 2007, “The Harvard Medical School Guide To A Good Night’s Sleep,” McGraw Hill, New York.Page 36, Sheila Laverty, 1997, “The Healing Power of Sleep, How to Achieve Restorative Sleep Naturally,” Simon and Schuster.
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