What would happen if you didn’t sleep? | Claudia Aguirre | TED-Ed Animation

In this TED-Ed animation, educator Claudia Aguirre explores “What would happen if you didn’t sleep?” We all know that sleep is important, but how much sleep is necessary to maintain our physical well-being and for healthy lifestyle management? In the US, it’s estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived or suffer from insomnia. In this animated video, you’ll learn what happens to the body and brain when you stay awake and skip sleep.