While some may find it very tempting to watch Netflix TV shows until the morning, night vigils can disrupt work schedules and reduce productivity.
A new study by researchers at the University of South Florida shows that even 16 minutes of lost sleep can be enough to negatively affect the work rhythm the next day.
The study found that after a poor night's sleep, workers find it much more difficult to assess what is happening and more difficult to focus on work.
The sleep habits of 130 IT workers were studied and the data showed that when people slept 16 minutes less than usual, they had more cognitive problems the next day.
The study found that because workers felt that their performance was unsatisfactory on such days, it caused them stress, which could have a separate negative impact on the body and its performance.
Increased stress levels can cause headaches, depression, and chest pain.
Minutes of sleep deprivation may not only result in decreased concentration and productivity - lack of sleep can cause serious health problems.
Sleep deprived people are at higher risk for heart disease, diabetes and obesity, experts say.
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Meanwhile, the key to a good night's sleep is in our hands. It is important to avoid using gadgets with screens before bed. Light from various devices actively affects our brain and does not allow us to calmly prepare for sleep. Instead, choose something relaxing, such as reading a book.
You can also create a more comfortable sleeping environment. It is important to prepare your bedroom in the best possible way, which means that you may have to spend money on a good mattress and blinds that block out light.
The secret to getting good sleep may also be in your diet. To sleep better, you need to eat oats, rice or drink chamomile tea, but late night barbecue or cheese chips only irritate the stomach and prevent sleep at night.
Author: Evgeny Gordeev