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Sleep Deprivation: Impact on Cognitive Performance and Focus | Solh Wellness

  Sleep is essential for the brain and has an impact on cognitive performance. Different stages of sleep, such as REM and NREM, help to improve cognitive abilities. When you don't get enough sleep, your brain becomes overworked and inefficient, which leads to poor thinking and information processing. Inadequate sleep, also known as sleep deprivation, can take many forms, including short or fragmented sleep, and can have immediate effects such as decreased attention and reaction time. Chronic sleep problems can impair daily tasks, and lack of sleep over time can increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Sleep's Influence on Cognitive Performance and Focus Brain Function Issues Sleep deprivation has been linked to negative effects on a variety of cognitive functions mediated by various brain regions. While studies on the impact of sleep on cognition have yielded inconclusive results, this variability could be attributed to a variety of factors, including participant c