You shouldn't be inspired by the Japanese man who sleeps 30 mins a day: Experts

Don't get inspired by Daisuke Hori, a 40-year-old from Japan who claims to sleep only 30 mins a day for the last 12 years, to increase his life-span. "He started cutting back on sleep 12 years ago to gain more active hours each day and managed to reduce his sleep to only 30 to 45 minutes a day," South China Morning Post reported. Daisuke Hori, a 40-year-old from Japan who is extending his life-span by reducing his sleep “While a lot of people enticed by the idea of reducing their sleep requirements to have more productive hours or to have longer lifespan it is important to understand that most humans require 8-9 hours of sleep which can vary depending on age, physical activity levels and sleep deprivation,” says Dr Sneha Sharma, Psychiatrist, Anvaya Healthcare. While body can manage acute sleep deprivation, chronic sleep deprivation can lead to long lasting changes in our physical and psychological health. Here are some serious repercussions that could occur: Cognitive Impairment: Extreme sleep deprivation can severely affect your cognitive functions, including memory, attention, and decision-making abilities.