India, March 5 -- Sleep is one of the foundations of good health and one of the golden rules most people swear by. The checklist usually includes essentials like clocking in the recommended 7-8 hours each night. But when sleep is compromised, the effects do not stay limited to just surface-level exhaustion. They extensively affect your mental health and major cognitive performance. ALSO READ: Sleeping late every day? Cardiologist warns what chronic sleep loss does to your body: From weight gain to diabetes risk

When you are not getting enough sleep, have you ever wondered what it does to your brain and cognitive performance? Lack of sleep is more than just morning grogginess. Its impact can be far-reaching.

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