Sleep is as important for growing brains as food and water, yet it’s the first thing sacrificed in our busy lives. Recent research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2024 highlights the critical role sleep plays in brain development, particularly in young children.
The study found that sleep deprivation affects children's developing brains' actual growth and health in addition to making them drained. Here are some long-term effects of sleep deprivation.
