Lack of sleep can have a significant impact on our health and wellbeing. According to Dr. Hoang Quyet Tien from the Medical Information Center at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, sleeping in on holidays or weekends may provide temporary relief from stress, but making it a regular habit can disrupt the body’s sleep cycle. Irregular sleep patterns, such as staying up late and waking up later, can disturb the circadian rhythm, leading to sleep issues like insomnia, poor sleep quality, and sleep apnea. These disruptions can also impact biological functions like temperature regulation, metabolism, and immune system function, increasing the risk of inflammation, obesity, and diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Furthermore, irregular sleep schedules can affect stress hormone levels and cognitive function, leading to feelings of restlessness and decreased reaction speed. Circadian rhythm disorders are associated with various sleep disorders, as well as mental health conditions and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Social jet lag syndrome, a mismatch between sleep patterns on weekends versus weekdays, can impact gut health and digestive function.
To maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle
