High levels of stress impair sleep by prolonging how long it takes to fall asleep and fragmenting sleep.
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Sleep loss triggers our body’s stress response system, leading to an elevation in stress hormones, namely cortisol, which further disrupts sleep,” Wilson explained. “Research has shown that sleep plays an important role in learning and memory. Chronic sleep deprivation also has been associated with decreased metabolism and endocrine dysfunction. ” https://www.bcm.edu/news/how-stress-can-affect-your-sleep
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