This can lead to symptoms ofsleep deprivation, including drowsiness, forgetfulness, and moodiness.
The definition of sleep deprivation can vary to some degree by age and other factors.
By age 60, the risk increased to 32% and, by age 70, to 40%.
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People with SSS perform well at work or school even though they have short periods of sleep.
They dont feel the need to take naps or catch up on sleep on weekends.
The cause of SSS is not well understood, but genetics is thought to play a major role.
These receptors regulate, among other things, body functions during thecircadian (sleep-wake) cycle.
The circadian rhythm is largely synchronized to day and night.
However, it may be of concern ifdisrupted sleepis ongoing and affecting your ability to function.
It can also be due to poor sleep hygiene, including the consumption of caffeine or alcohol before bedtime.
SSS is believed to be associated with a specific gene mutation.
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