I'm working a graveyard shift so I can go to school.
I really need to know if lack of sleep can cause brain cell death?
I do, however, get regular sleep as soon as I get home.
2006-09-27 09:20:39 · 15 answers · asked by Cool November Rain 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Not brain cell death, but just sheer brain tiredness, it can cause obesity and heart problems for sure, as long as your getting at least 6 hours of good sleep, I would not worry.
2006-09-27 09:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by helper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how much sleep you get a week. If you sleep poorly here and there because of your graveyard shift, if you can make up for it at a later time during the week, you'll be fine. It's actually healthier for both mind, body, and soul to sleep during a couple sessions each day. For example, I like to wake up at 4am come home from work at 6pm and take a nap until 10pm then stay up until 1am, so I get two sessions of four hours. It's better for the body, just look at animals.
2006-09-27 09:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not brain cell death. But, lack of sleep can cause memory problems. I am living proof that my memory loss was due to lack of sleep. Now, I take medicine to make me go to sleep and get the rest I need.
2006-09-27 09:30:09 · answer #3 · answered by Dottie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Depending On how Long You Stay Awake.
Usually 3 Or More Days Would Get Some Result So I Don't Think U Have Anything to Worry About.
2006-09-27 09:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by Spaghetti MY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope not. I've been averaging about four hours of sleep a night for the last few years. If sleeplessness causes brain cell death, I am doomed.
2006-09-27 09:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by Perplexed Music Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it won't, but it can cause you to have lack of concentration, and have issues thinking straight. It can make you feel dumb, and even cause some medical issues. Make sure you are getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep.
2006-09-27 09:26:23 · answer #6 · answered by natex14 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you go for about 3 days without sleep.
2006-09-27 09:22:16 · answer #7 · answered by emilyy:) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't really know might be but i know that lack of sleep for like from a week to a month causes you to die
2006-09-27 09:23:05 · answer #8 · answered by FUNNYBUNNYHOOHAA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im so please you asked all these questions! thank you to the girl who answered them! i think a question in the paper might be something like what is the disadvantage to these results and its something to do with what other causes might babies die from? cos it says that it was compared with the brains of ten babies who had died from other causes - what might these be? Good luck :)
2016-03-27 13:52:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no brain cell death, but many, many linkls to other health problems, eg. stress, heart problems, psych illnessses, SHORTER LIFE SPAN
2006-09-27 09:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by sonicwilliam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋