How Sleep Deprivation Affects Workload and Performance

As a parent, it's no secret that getting enough sleep can be a challenge. Finding time for a good night's rest can be difficult between late-night feedings, comforting a crying baby, and trying to get some work done. However, the impact of sleep deprivation goes beyond feeling tired the next day. Lack of sleep can significantly affect a parent's work performance and workload.

Studies have shown that sleep deprivation can lead to cognitiv...

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We all know that sleep plays an important role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s the medicine we require each day to maintain a well-functioning mind and body.

We spend around a third of our lives sleeping, but what actually happens when we sleep?

Prior to the 1950s, we didn’t really know much about sleep — it was thought of as a passive activity that helped restore our bodies overnight. But, in 1953, scientists discovered that sl...