Welcome to the sleep deprivation podcast. Our names are LaQuitta Smith, Shandrea Hurns, and John Barton from University of Phoenix Psychology 340 Biological Foundations in Psychology class. In this episode we will be elaborating on sleep deprivation. We will touch on the subject of the importance of healthy sleep hygiene, the effects of sleep deprivation on daily function, and suggest possible approaches to ensure quality sleep. Our research is geared toward teenagers between the ages of thirteen through nineteen. Let us start by telling you what sleep hygiene stand for. Sleep hygiene is often described as ones habits or performances that allows important in sleep or the pattern of sleep. What teenagers eat, drink, their daily activities,
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A sufficient amount of sleep is required to ensure you are receiving great quality of sleep. Sleep is not determine by the quantity of sleep you are getting but by the quality of sleep, you are receiving. There are three simple steps to follow to ensure you are receiving the proper quality of sleep needed. Preparation, environment, and timing all play major roles in receiving great quality of sleep. The first step to ensure you are receiving great sleep quality is preparation. Sleep preparation starts with creating great sleeping habits before going to bed. By building great sleeping habits, you will have less problems with falling to sleep faster, staying asleep longer, and remaining comfortable throughout the night. Establishing a nightly smoothing sleep routine before bed is a great way to prepare yourself for a good night rest. Environmental settings such as light, noise, bed and temperature has the biggest effect on how you sleep. Before you go to bed, your environment should be peaceful, dark and temperature must be at a comfortable level. Timing of sleep is just as important as the quality of sleep …show more content…
The best way to approach these effects is by going through some of the main systems of the human body. First, the immune system is weakened. According to the Mayo Clinic (2012), “the immune system produces cytokines and infection fighting antibodies. These cytokines helps the body sleeps and gives the immune system the energy to defend against illness.” Due to sleep deprivation, the body will become more open to disease, and take more time to heal. From the consequences in the immune system due to sleep deprivation, issues travel to the respiratory system. In this particular area, the body becomes more open to the influenza or the flu virus. In the digestive system, cortisol, which is a stress hormone, is produced at a faster rate due to a lack of sleep. In addition, sleep deprivation pushes up the amount of ghrelin, a chemical that stimulates appetite. “Sleep deprivation prompts your body to release higher levels of insulin after you eat, promoting fat storage, and increasing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes (Harvard Medical School, 2007)”. The cardiovascular system effects of sleep deprivation can lead to heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. According to Harvard Medical School (2007), “for people with hypertension, one night without enough sleep can cause elevated blood pressure all through the next day.” In the nervous system,
A sufficient amount of sleep is required to ensure you are receiving great quality of sleep. Sleep is not determine by the quantity of sleep you are getting but by the quality of sleep, you are receiving. There are three simple steps to follow to ensure you are receiving the proper quality of sleep needed. Preparation, environment, and timing all play major roles in receiving great quality of sleep. The first step to ensure you are receiving great sleep quality is preparation. Sleep preparation starts with creating great sleeping habits before going to bed. By building great sleeping habits, you will have less problems with falling to sleep faster, staying asleep longer, and remaining comfortable throughout the night. Establishing a nightly smoothing sleep routine before bed is a great way to prepare yourself for a good night rest. Environmental settings such as light, noise, bed and temperature has the biggest effect on how you sleep. Before you go to bed, your environment should be peaceful, dark and temperature must be at a comfortable level. Timing of sleep is just as important as the quality of sleep …show more content…
The best way to approach these effects is by going through some of the main systems of the human body. First, the immune system is weakened. According to the Mayo Clinic (2012), “the immune system produces cytokines and infection fighting antibodies. These cytokines helps the body sleeps and gives the immune system the energy to defend against illness.” Due to sleep deprivation, the body will become more open to disease, and take more time to heal. From the consequences in the immune system due to sleep deprivation, issues travel to the respiratory system. In this particular area, the body becomes more open to the influenza or the flu virus. In the digestive system, cortisol, which is a stress hormone, is produced at a faster rate due to a lack of sleep. In addition, sleep deprivation pushes up the amount of ghrelin, a chemical that stimulates appetite. “Sleep deprivation prompts your body to release higher levels of insulin after you eat, promoting fat storage, and increasing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes (Harvard Medical School, 2007)”. The cardiovascular system effects of sleep deprivation can lead to heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. According to Harvard Medical School (2007), “for people with hypertension, one night without enough sleep can cause elevated blood pressure all through the next day.” In the nervous system,