Is Your Body Begging for More Sleep? Decoding the Signs - AI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Story at-a-glance

• Sleep deprivation manifests in subtle ways beyond feeling tired, including mood swings, poor concentration and food cravings that many don't connect to lack of sleep
• Research shows others easily identify sleep-deprived individuals through facial cues like puffy eyes, pale skin and drooping mouth corners
• Poor sleep disrupts hormones regulating hunger and stress, leading to increased cravings for junk foods and emotional eating
• During sleep, your body performs essential repair and regeneration, with insufficient sleep disrupting everything from skin health to immune function
• Simple solutions include creating a completely dark bedroom, morning sunlight exposure, avoiding blue light after sunset and maintaining a cool sleeping environment