Though scientists are still learning about the concept of basal sleep need, one thing sleep research certainly has shown is that sleeping too little(너무 적게자면) can not only inhibit your productivity (효율)and ability to remember(기억력) and consolidate information(정보처리능력), but lack of sleep (수면이 부족하면)can also lead to serious health consequences (심각한 건강상의 결과)and jeopardize your safety and the safety of individuals around you.

For example, short sleep duration is linked with:

* Increased risk of motor vehicle accidents

* Increase in body mass index – a greater likelihood of obesity(비만) due to an increased appetite caused by sleep deprivation

* Increased risk of diabetes(당뇨병) and heart problems(심장병)

* Increased risk for psychiatric conditions including depression(우울증) and substance abuse

* Decreased ability to pay attention, react to signals or remember new information