Despite our many differences, there is one thing that nearly everyone has in common: sleep deprivation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one third of Americans regularly don’t sleep enough.
The CDC cares because numerous studies have shown that forgoing quality sleep can increase risk of diabetes, obesity and depressive symptoms. But new research indicates that sleep deprivation could have some benefits, such as treating depression.
So, what’s the story—does lack of sleep help or hurt? This summary of the latest findings could help you decide whether or not to press the snooze button again.