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Lack of Sleep

Sleep is often treated as something we can cut (0) BACK on when life gets busy, but the effects of sleep deprivation can be serious. After just one bad night, people may find it harder to (1) .......... attention, remember simple facts, or make sensible decisions. If the problem goes (2) .......... for several days, the body begins to suffer too. People may feel weak, become more likely to (3) .......... ill, and react more slowly in stressful situations. Over time, too little sleep can also have a negative (4) .......... on mental health. People who are already under pressure may find it more difficult to (5) .......... with anxiety or low mood. In addition, lack of sleep can affect relationships, because tired people often lose their temper and take small problems more (6) .......... than they should. Experts therefore advise adults to stick (7) .......... a regular routine and avoid screens late at night. Although sleeping longer at weekends may help a little, it does not always (8) .......... up for the sleep lost during the week.