Dr Zara Ahmed, Specialist in Emergency Medicine at RAK Hospital, highlights that the issue stems from disruption to the body’s circadian rhythm, its natural internal clock.
“When people stay awake until 2am or 3am for several nights, the body’s system becomes destabilised,” she said. “This leads to hormonal imbalances, increased stress levels, and reduced immune function.”
She also addressed a common misconception: that long daytime naps can compensate for lost nighttime sleep.
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