Behind on Zzz’s? The Real Cost of Sleep Debt

Why your body remembers every hour you don’t rest—and how to catch up naturally

We’ve all done it—stayed up late to finish that project, watch one more episode, or scroll endlessly through our phones.

One late night turns into two, and before you know it, you’re running on fumes and caffeine.

Sound familiar?

Here’s the thing: your body keeps score.

This is what we call sleep debt—the accumulated difference between the amount of sleep you need and the amount you actually get. And just like financial debt, sleep debt adds up over time and comes with interest.