Disturbing images reveal what common amount of sleep actually does to your body

AI has predicted what it reckons our bodies will look like in 2050 if we continue to sleep for this common number of hours per night, and harrowing doesn't even come close.

While we all get told the incredible benefits of getting the correct number of hours sleep per night, many of us don't always to take the advice that seriously.

But something tells me that's all about to change, after seeing what a lack of sleep can really do to your body over time.

Bensons for Beds has worked with sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock to create 'Hannah' - an AI generated woman who has been sleep deprived for decades.

She's a 45-year-old Brit, warning us of what they future may hold.

The experts have warned of sleep deprivation dangers (Bensons For Beds)

Experts have warned that with the chaos of modern life and our obsession with social media, we are getting less sleep than ever before.

So by the time 2050 rolls around, we could be at risk of looking and feeling like Hannah...which probably isn't ideal.

In short, having only gotten six hours kip every night for years, she suffers from chronic back pain, thinning hair, sagging skin, swollen legs and red, baggy eyes.

But she also has thinning muscle in the arms and legs and is increasingly prone to getting the flu each year due to a weak immune system.

Generally, the recommended guidance for sleep is around seven to nine hours per night.

But anything less than seven could land you in a spot of bother in years to come.

They noted that Hannah was a 'worst case scenario'. (Bensons For Beds)

According to a 2024 survey, the average Brit gets just six hours and 20 minutes of sleep per night.

Explaining the creation of Hannah, Dr Bostock said: "Hannah is a thought-provoking illustration of the holistic impact that sleep has on maintaining overall health.

"Many of us don't realise that haphazard daily routines and lack of sleep interfere with our circadian rhythms, the 24-hour cycles which control our physiology."

She also noted how a lack of sleep can put us at risk of developing certain conditions.

The expert said: "Research into the importance of consistent, good quality sleep for our health and wellbeing has accelerated in the last few decades.

"Studies show that prolonged sleep deficiency can put you at a higher risk for conditions that may impact the heart, including obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes."

Of course, Bensons for Beds made clear that Hannah is a 'worst case scenario' for sleep deprivation, but she definitely highlights the benefits of prioritising a good night's sleep.