How dangerous is sleep deprivation, really?

Reaction Time Slows: When you're sleep-deprived, you're not going to react as quickly as you normally would, making driving or other potentially dangerous activities, like using power tools, risky. One study even found that sleepiness behind the wheel was nearly as dangerous as drinking and driving. read more

"Sleep deprivation is the single most dangerous aspect of any sleep disorder, because you have no idea that you are compromised cognitively, physically and emotionally," says sleep expert and upwave reviewer Michael Breus. read more

Reaction Time Slows: When you’re sleep-deprived, you’re not going to react as quickly as you normally would, making driving or other potentially dangerous activities, like using power tools, risky. read more

Sleep Deprivation. Sleep deprivation is a state caused by loss of quantity or quality of sleep, it can be caused by voluntary or involuntary sleeplessness and circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Children and young adults are most vulnerable to the negative effects of sleep deprivation. read more