6 Startling Things You May Not Know About Sleep Deprivation

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

sad manSleep deprivation causes a number of adverse health problems. The lost hours of sleep have been shown to cause problems in waking life and overall wellbeing. Examples of the health problems caused are:


  i.   Impaired cognitive function – studies have shown that sleep deprivation leads to formation of false memories and impaired brain power.

  ii.   Loss of self control – sleep deprivation is linked to adolescent delinquency. Sleep deprivation will cause loss of self-control according to a study at the Florida International University.

 iii.    Loss of sleep leads to problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attacks, and stroke.


 iv.    Sleep deprivation is linked to low sex drive.

 v.     Sleep loss aggravates the symptoms of depression.

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Somnowell Inventor - Visiting Professor Simon Ash FDS MSc MOrth BDS

Prof. Ash is the inventor of the highly successful SOMNOWELL Chrome device for snoring and sleep apnoea.

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Prof. Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London and two private hospitals in London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea, and is Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the BPP University.

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