Circadian rhythm

Sleep has been the subject of many myths. We hear about these myths from parents and friends, and some are irresponsibly spread through social media. Although it’s fun and highly entertaining to learn more about these myths, it can misleading and dangerous. There are some individuals out there who see these myths are real, thus they eventually learn to follow these to the detriment of their health. Here are some of the popular myths about sleep, and and explanation and clarification that can…

Sleep Apnea: Top Tips to Prevent Bad Sleep (I.E., Loud Snoring) Sleep apnea is a symptom that top tips help you to avoid. According to sources (if left untreated), risks of high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and detrimental heart problems are increased when sleep apnea remains untreated. In fact, this type of breathing increases the risk of near-fatal accidents at, due to a sudden lack of attention. Unfortunately, it is a difficult task to find out if you actually have sleep apnea; the…

In terms of mental health, XX reported a family history positive for anxiety (father), and depression (mother). There is not a family history of alcohol or drug abuse. XX did not report any other significant life traumas or deaths, and XX has had no previous involvement with mental health services. Physical Functioning and Health According to XX, he met all developmental milestones (walking, talking, toilet training), on time. Following the accident, XX was diagnosed with a mild traumatic…

In the BBC news article by Zoe Kleinman “Are we Addicted to technology”. The author argues more or less that is society so addicted to technology in other words is “tech Addiction” a new mental process. Kleinman uses irony to explain that “the thing of my patience have in common is the fact that they are in front of screens all the time.Even when they try to sleep at night. It has become so perversive”.Dr.Ramlakhan. Kleinman states “they go to bed but can't go to sleep.or fall asleep…

According to CDC's report, 75% of public schools start earlier than 8:30 in the morning in more than 40 states. Schools pay a big part in a student's schedules, by starting later students will be more awake and alert, better health, and get into fewer accidents. Professor Carskadon of psychiatry and human behavior said “Everyone learns better when they’re awake”. On average a teen needs about 8-9 hours of sleep each night, however, most students get around 7 hours each night. When a student…

I Believe in Sleep You are sitting at your desk at 2:00 P.M. The teacher is talking. You can barely keep your eyes open and are struggling to stay awake. Your eyes are squinty and you repetitively blink to try your hardest to stay awake. You are no longer processing the words the teacher is saying because all your focus is on being so tired. Your head is bobbing from you wanting to just fall into a deep sleep after a long day, and a short amount of sleep the night before due to sports and…

Imagine hundreds of exhausted teenagers rushing down a crowded hallway, their eyes struggling to stay open, their arms full to the brim with books upon books, the stress apparent on their faces. This is what you’d see in most schools across the country; hundreds of kids struggling to excel in school and stay awake all at the same time. A later start in school days would do wonders to solve this situation and make it easier for adolescents to take better care of their health and mental stability.…

Driving while fatigued, especially at night, is as deadly as driving under the influence of alcohol. Fatigue reduces your reaction time, judgment, and mental alertness. If you drive this way for too long, then falling asleep at the wheel is sure to follow. It can happen to anyone because no drug is required for this type of impairment. Unlike DUI driving, the antidote for fatigued driving is easy and quick: drinking a cup of coffee while taking a rest break. However, coffee has its limitations.…

”Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by collapse or closure of the upper airway, resulting in cessation of airflow, despite persistent ventilatory effort.”8 Unlike many mammals, the hyoid bone in a human is not anchored to the skeleton, therefore, the pharynx has little support. The oropharynx is kept patent by skeletal muscles working together. It is for this reason that a collapse in the oral pharyngeal region can easily occur causing an upper airway obstruction.1 During sleep…

As a new college student I have pulled “all-nighters” in order to prepare for an upcoming test or to finish an English paper. But, so far this year mid-term preparations for Microeconomics and Marketing examinations pushed me to the limits of exhaustion with multiple night in a row of poor sleep. I was only able to stay up the entire time with the assistance of caffeine, and a great deal of it. Caffeine by nature is a central nervous system stimulant, meaning that consuming drinks that have…