Beware: Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems [Video]

People must never ignore sleep to meet deadlines, and it’s never appropriate to waste time on the Internet over a proper good night’s sleep, advise healthcare professionals on World Brain Day.

Recommending a seven-hour sleep to help the brain function better, they warned that lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems.

Commenting on the importance of sleep and the adverse effect on the brain due to lack of it, Dr. S Ramesh, Consulting Neurosurgery, Kamineni Hospitals said, “Sleep is one of the most important components in the daily routine of an individual. Sleep is important for a number of brain-related functions, like the communication between neurons/nerve cells.

“People must be made aware that without proper sleep, the required pathways in the brain to create new memories and new response systems, will get adversely affected.”

“It is a known fact that the brain controls the human body and functions and emotions. It is important to know …