Poor sleep nightmare

A STUDY has confirmed the devastating effects of not getting enough sleep.

Researchers who carried out an in-depth survey of more than 1000 British adults found that poor sleep leads to fading memory and a heightened risk of depression, anxiety and stress.

People who slept for less than five hours a night struggled to function effectively the next day, the research showed.

They could not remember where things were and forgot to carry out simple planned tasks such as posting letters or taking medication.