After a night of very little sleep, the immediate worry is usually how to get through the next day: another cup of coffee, a slower start, or an earlier bedtime. But sleep is far from passive. During sleep, the body works to support circulation, metabolism, and immune function, which means the effects of poor sleep go well beyond feeling tired.
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