Sleep deprived people 'look sad, unhealthy and unattractive' (So true)

People who are sleep deprived look sad and less attractive, new research suggests.

Swedish researchers found that people also think that sleep deprived individuals look unhealthy.

The researchers believe that these perceptions could influence the way in which people treat those who are sleep deprived.

Researchers at the University of Stockholm photographed people on two occasions – once after a good night’s sleep, and once after they had been awake for 31 hours, The Atlantic reports.

The team then asked 40 people to rate the pictures on how tired, sad and attractive the subjects looked.

They discovered that people’s eyes take the heaviest toll from sleep deprivation and that they become redder and more swollen.

They also develop dark circles and the eyelids start to ‘hang’.

MY TAKE:

They are not very productive in the office, as they sleep in and out of assignments. Its best to have a good night sleep. The secret is simple, if you get home late, cut the TV and go to bed on time. Taking short naps during lunch time is also a very good way to catch up a lost sleep time.

Not sleeping well also shortens one's life.