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February 26, 2013
Sleep Deprivation Cause of Serious Health Problems
[From article]
The week of sleep deprivation was found to have altered the function of 711 genes, including some involved in metabolism, inflammation, immunity and stress.
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prolonged periods of sleeplessness could lead to serious health problems including obesity and heart disease.
Studies have also shown a lack of sleep can lead to cognitive impairment, for example limiting our ability to drive a car safely.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/9892792/Lack-of-sleep-switches-off-genes.html
Lack of sleep 'switches off' genes
One week of bad sleep can "switch off" hundreds of genes and raise the risk of a host of illnesses including obesity and heart disease, scientists claim.
By Nick Collins, Science Correspondent
8:00PM GMT 25 Feb 2013
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