Last Updated: November 30, 2025, 23:19 IST Side Effects of Poor Sleep: Getting good sleep is very important for both our body and mind. If you don’t get quality sleep, your body could soon be in big trouble. Alcohol is harmful to health. Even a small amount of alcohol is bad for the body. But there is one thing that gives even more dangerous consequences. This thing is nothing but your sleep. If you don’t get quality sleep, your body could soon be in big trouble. Sleeping well is very important for both our body and mind. It is considered one of the three main pillars of health, the other two being a balanced diet and regular exercise. But still many people do not take it seriously. This is the reason why mental health has become a big problem in front of us in today’s era. More dangerous than alcohol: According to health experts, the side effects of not sleeping can be more dangerous than drinking alcohol. Staying up late at night looking at the phone or watching programs damages our brain as much as alcohol poisoning does. When you don’t get enough sleep, your brain goes into a kind of ‘brain fog’. Because of this, we can feel like a hangover when it is difficult to think and understand. Lack of sleep reduces the efficiency of the brain, making it difficult to concentrate in work or studies and increases the problem of forgetfulness. It also increases irritability and emotionality, which affects relationships. How to improve your sleep: Sleep and wake up on time: You should sleep and wake up at the same time every day, even on holidays. With this, the internal clock of your body stays correct and you get good sleep. Sleep at least 7 hours: It is important to get seven hours of uninterrupted sleep every night so that your brain can rest and recover from the day’s work. Sleep between 21:00 and 04:00: This is when your brain rests best and toxic substances are removed from your body. More About the Author Sharda SinghSenior Sub Editor Sharda Singh is associated with News18 Hindi as Senior Sub Editor. He is an expert in creating research-based reports related to health, wellness and lifestyle based on interviews with doctors. Sharda has been in the media for the past 5 years … read more First published : 30 November 2025, 23:19 IST home lifestyle This night habit is more dangerous than alcohol, correct it in time, otherwise … Disclaimer: The medicine/medicines and health related advice given in this news is based on discussions with experts. This is general information, not personal advice. So use anything only after consulting a doctor. Local-18 shall not be responsible for any damages caused by any such use.