Sleep deprivation can affect the brain in many ways
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There’s a reason a solid seven to nine hours of sleep a night is recommended – it’s because your body and your brain require rest in order to function properly, retain memory and react in a timely manner. Judgment is even impaired when a human has not had a proper night’s rest. “Sleep deprivation kills brain cells, can create psychosis if long enough and will reduce the ability of the body and the brain to heal,” says Brock. “All of these things can impact cognition, judgment, or reaction time.”
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Source: RD.com
