What Might Happen If You Get Only 6 Hours Of Sleep A Night

Here's What Happens When You Only Get 6 Hours Of Sleep
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Maybe you're swamped at work. Maybe you're nursing a newborn. Or maybe you just discovered Friday Night Lights on Netflix. While there are a million (perfectly valid) explanations for why you're not getting the recommended seven to eight hours, here are seven reasons why you might want to start tonight.

You might be slow to react to things. Here's Why.

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You might be quick to anger. Here's Why.

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You might overeat. Here's Why.

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And you might overspend. Here's Why.

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You might look haggard (now and later). Here's Why.

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And you'll feel downright crappy too. Here's Why.

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But! You might feel on top of the world. Here's Why.

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