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Can You Actually Die From a Lack of Sleep? Here's What Science Says

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MIKE MCRAE
20 MAY 2018

Today, Randy Gardner is alive and well at 68 years of age, in spite of staying awake for more than 264 hours straight back when he was just 17.

Not only did he set a record for sleep deprivation, Gardner showed you can miss out on shut-eye for more than a week and still not risk an early grave. But before brewing a pot of extra strong coffee, there are a few things you ought to know first.

https://www.sciencealert.com/health-risks-death-from-sleep-deprivation