National Award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh recently revealed on Instagram that she stayed awake for 41 consecutive hours while juggling back-to-back film shoots across multiple industries. Sleep deprivation can affect reaction time, memory and coordination, increasing the risk of mistakes and accidents. If sleep deprivation becomes a regular pattern, it may contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of metabolic conditions. Sleep deprivation can affect heart health and emotional wellbeingLong periods of inadequate sleep can also affect cardiovascular health. Chronic sleep deprivation may also worsen symptoms in people who are already experiencing anxiety or mood-related concerns.