Summer heat and tropical nights make sleep difficult for many, and experts warn that just one sleepless night can disrupt concentration, appetite, mood and energy levels the next day.

Dr. David Garley of the Better Sleep Clinic said the effects of sleep deprivation also depend on chronotype, meaning the natural rhythm of waking and falling asleep.

Dr. Hana Patel says that after a bad night, people often wake up exhausted and a little restless as the body struggles to stay awake. Your eyelids droop, your eyes get red and puffy, dark circles appear under your eyes, you think more slowly, and you have less emotional stability.

As the day progresses, levels of the stress hormone cortisol rise, which can increase alertness in the short term, but is also associated with greater anxiety and weaker immunity.

Lack of sleep weakens your concentration, memory, and problem-solving skills. of problems, and later you may fall asleep for a short time, which can be dangerous when driving or in similar situations. Experts also warn of changes in appetite, as poor sleep affects the hormones leptin and ghrelin, which can increase hunger and carbohydrate cravings.

They advise moderate caffeine consumption, a lighter diet, exercise during the day and short naps of 10 to 20 minutes, while for sleeping during hot weather, they recommend airing out the room and taking a lukewarm, not cold, bath. with ice, before you sleep.

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