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The model portrays a 45-year-old British woman with sunken and red eyes, chronic back pain, thinning hair, sagging skin, swollen legs, and a skinny appearance, serving as a stark reminder of the detrimental effects of insufficient sleep.
Not getting enough sleep can also lead to poor immunity and memory loss. (Representative Image)
In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often overlooked despite being the cornerstone of our physical and mental health. It is a vital process that allows our bodies and minds to recharge and rejuvenate. During sleep, our bodies undergo a remarkable transformation; cells repair themselves, tissues regenerate, and hormones essential for growth and development are released. When we deprive ourselves of sleep, the consequences can be brutal, impacting our mood, energy levels, and overall well-being.
Depicting something similar, a British bedding company, Bensons for Beds, along with a sleep expert, Dr Sophie Bostock, created a digital model, ‘Hannah,’ to show what the human body could look like in 2050 if it only got six hours of sleep every night. They released shocking images of the model demonstrating how humans could look in 25 years if they didn’t get enough sleep regularly.
The model portrays a 45-year-old British woman with sunken and red eyes, chronic back pain, thinning hair, sagging skin, swollen legs, and a skinny appearance, serving as a stark reminder of the detrimental effects of insufficient sleep. The model also has muscle thinning in the arms and legs, meaning she is prone to frequent flu due to her weak immune system.
According to experts, an adult must get between seven and nine hours of uninterrupted and regulated sleep per night; however, many people sleep around six hours per night.
“Hannah is a thought-provoking illustration of the holistic impact that sleep has on maintaining overall health. Studies show that prolonged sleep deficiency can put you at a higher risk for conditions that may impact the heart—including obesity, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes,” Dr Bostock from Bensons for Beds told the New York Post.
Not getting enough sleep can also lead to poor immunity and memory loss. It’s also associated with impaired cognitive functioning, diabetes, heart and kidney issues, high blood pressure, depression, and increased inflammation, which can lead to different kinds of chronic health conditions and diseases.
Marketing Director at Benson’s, Lisa Richards, said, “Hannah is a worst-case scenario prediction of what could happen to somebody if they do everything badly in terms of poor sleep routine and poor mattress support. The reason we wanted to create this model was to make people think more carefully about their overall sleep experience. Using this visual makes it easier for people to identify with the issue and the key signs,” The New York Post reported.
This chilling depiction serves as a powerful wake-up call, highlighting the serious health implications of sleep deprivation.
