Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?

People

are increasingly reporting difficulties sleeping, often

as a result

of our modern 24/7 lifestyle.

This

essay will consider the problems caused by

lack

of sleep,

along with

some solutions.

Lack

of sleep obviously causes tiredness, but perhaps more importantly, reduced ability to concentrate. When tired, the brain will struggle to focus for any length of time and

this

can be a serious issue for workers who need to concentrate intensely,

such

as drivers and doctors. Sleep

also

helps the body to rejuvenate and heal, so anyone who gets inadequate sleep may start suffering from poor

health

. Indeed, studies show that

lack

of sleep may contribute to diabetes and cancer.

In addition

to physical

health

, failing to get a good night’s sleep can

also

affect your mental

health

. Tired

people

are more prone to irritability and a short temper. A couple of broad solutions may help

people

who can’t get enough sleep. The first is medication. Powerful drugs like temazepam can assist

people

in getting to sleep,

while

levels of the natural sleep-inducing hormone, melatonin, can be taken in tablet form. But even herbal remedies can help: a drink of chamomile tea in the evening,

for example

, can help ready the body and mind for sleep. A

second,

and perhaps better, solution

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may be to develop evening habits that prepare you for sleep.

People

need to wind down and relax during the evening if they are to get to sleep properly, so we should avoid computer screens or any activities that may stimulate the brain. Reading a good novel can be one of the best sleep aids for many

people

.

To conclude

,

lack

of sleep can impact both physical and mental

health

, but medication and a relaxing evening routine can help overcome the problem.