A human being needs oxygen and water to live. But apart from this, a human being needs many other things to live. For example, all the main organs of a human body should work properly. Apart from this, it is also important for a person to get enough sleep. But do you know what will happen to his body if a person does not sleep for a long time? Know what the experts say.
human sleep
Sleep is most important for any person’s body. Because when a person sleeps, his body gets charged. It is also necessary for a person to sleep for about 6 to 7 hours a day. But let us tell you that a person did not sleep for 12 days to make a record. Yes, an Australian YouTuber did live streaming on YouTube by staying awake for 12 days to make a record of staying awake for the longest number of days. Although that person did not suffer any major harm, but many physical changes were seen in him.
how many days can a person stay alive
Let us tell you that Australia’s YouTuber Norm tried to make a world record by staying awake for 12 consecutive days. But he could not make the record. During this, Norm had to face many difficulties. But Guinness World Records had issued an official statement a few days ago saying that it will not officially recognize any such work, which may include dangers related to lack of sleep. The Guinness Book team also believes that sleep is necessary for humans, such records can pose a danger.
Sleeping is very important
It is necessary for every person to get at least 6 hours of sleep. According to experts, people who do not get enough sleep face problems like fatigue, lethargy, lack of concentration in work the next day. There is also a risk of weakening of the immune system, thinking problems, weight gain. Apart from this, the risk of diabetes also increases. Apart from this, there can also be a risk of getting a fatal disease like cancer. According to a research, if you do not sleep for 11 days continuously, you may die.
record for staying awake the longest
Now the question is who holds the record for staying awake for the longest time. Let us tell you that Norm could not officially make this record, but there is one name in Guinness World Records who holds the world record for staying awake the longest time. Actually, in 1986, Robert McDonald of California was the last person to make the world record for staying awake the longest time. Robert stayed awake for 453 hours and 40 minutes. This is 18 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes.
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