III. Personal Considerations

Lack of sleep can increase symptoms and problems for a wide range of chronic illnesses, such as these:

• Sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome
• Headaches
• Rheumatoid arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders
• Asthma
• Cancer
• High blood pressure and other heart problems
• Stomach and digestive problems, such as ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome
• Diabetes
• Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy
• Mood disorders and other mental conditions
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Reproductive problems
• Poor eating habits leading to obesity