A growing number of people are staying up late to finish work or spend time on social media, negatively impacting their sleep cycle and overall health.

According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults don’t get enough sleep, which can lead to a variety of health problems.

Additionally, many sleep specialists emphasize the importance of establishing a regular sleep routine with reduced screen time, to promote better sleep hygiene and improve overall well-being.

There are several side effects of sleeping late and waking up early; here are some effects:

Skyrocketing stress levels:

Less sleep indicates higher levels of cortisol, which is the body’s main stress hormone.

High levels of cortisol make you more anxious and less able to relax, which can eventually lead to heart problems.

Memory loss and learning problems:

Good sleep helps lock in memories and process new information. As a result, escaping sleep can lead to memory loss, forgetfulness, and even having a harder time learning new skills or remembering old things.

Weight gain:

Lack of sleep increases the level of ghrelin, a hormone that makes you hungry very quickly, and decreases leptin, the hormone that signals stomach fullness.

These sudden changes can increase cravings for high-calorie foods, which can quickly increase human weight.

Higher risk of heart disease:

An irregular sleep pattern can disrupt the circadian rhythm, which maintains and regulates heart rate and blood pressure.

Over time, this increases the risk of developing diseases such as hypertension and heart disease.

Mood swings and irritability:

Poor sleep impacts emotional regulation, making it more difficult to manage mood.

Therefore, a late sleeper is irritable, impatient and anxious in nature, which over time could increase the risk of mood disorders like depression.