Sleep deprivation is far more common than you may think. A consistent lack of sleep can quickly become a threat both to mental and physical health - and it isn't just about feeling sleepy during the day.
Not getting enough sleep can affect everything from hunger levels to our ability to function at our best at work. The amount of sleep you need to avoid being sleep deprived depends on your age. Newborns need anything between 14 and 17 hours, with adults between 18 and 64 requiring between seven and nine hours.
Sleep experts at Bed Kingdom have shared five signs that you may be suffering from sleep deprivation - and four ways you can combat it.
