Circadian rhythm

Having a regulated time for sleep allows my body to stick to its circadian rhythm and not interrupt it (Pastorino & Doyle-Portillo, 2013, 4-1c). Before bed, I do not participate in any strenuous activity and relax by watching videos or reading. The light from my electronic devices does not interrupt my sleep owing to turning…

Sleep Disorders in Young Adults Sleep disorders are rarely discussed yet frequently seen health issues within our society today. Some studies in the past decade however show that an array of sleep disorders can be linked to many mental illnesses affecting many groups of people. Some of mental illnesses are becoming extremely relevant in today’s society, more specifically in young adults. The public health care sector as well as the education community has thrown many of its efforts into aiding…

A 2015 Stanford Medical School article examines this very crisis. The article states that sleep is vital to one’s health because it plays a major function in cognitive development and behavior (Richter). The author explains that while one is asleep, the body itself is at rest, but the brain is full of action. It is believed that during this time, important events are underway. Sleep has been found to regulate emotion, behavior, store memories, and to allow the body to heal. Not obtaining the…

Sleep is something all humans need to survive, yet many suffer from the chronic, life altering enemy, insomnia at some point during their life. According to the Sleep Management Institute, (2010) it has been “estimated 30%-50% of the general population is affected by insomnia, and 10% have chronic insomnia.” It is an unfortunate realization that insomnia affects females more frequently than men, and for those 60 years and older, it can pose an even greater danger to health, and rob the…

Insomnia Sleep is one of most important things a human needs.Sleep helps a persons body by relaxing and rejuvenating it. Without sleep a person experiences fatigue and depression. They also become forgetful, and it impairs their decision making. There are so many factors that can alter ones sleep and one of them is insomnia. Insomnia is a mental disorder that stops one from staying asleep or getting quality restorative sleep. About 40% of american adults suffer from Intermittent Insomnia…

There is a common saying that, in order to reduce the total amount of time you spend in sleeping, you must increase the quality of sleep (Postawski, 2011). Surprisingly, many people have limited knowledge and beliefs about what sleep is. Most of them do not pay attention as to how it affects health. However, sleep is needed just as the basic needs like food and water. The quality and quantity of sleep affect daily functioning and the general health of an individual. Therefore, any factor that…

Throughout history, sleeping disorders have always gained the attention of many physicians. Sleeping disorders are definitely a problem and they may affect individuals dramatically. One of the most common types of sleep disorders is insomnia. So, what exactly is insomnia? Precisely, insomnia is the perception of obtaining inadequate or abnormal amounts of sleep. Basically, one with insomnia will unusual sleep patterns. Even though insomnia is a severe disorder that needs to paid attention…

Does it seem like your fur baby sleeps a lot? In fact all dogs, regardless of size or breed tend to sleep most of the time and we got an explanation about that. It is safe to say that huge part of their lives are spent being asleep. Dogs tend to sleep half the day away and are only active about 20% of the day. Unlike human, dogs don’t have the same sleeping patterns and their patterns vary according to different factors not to mention that they have heightened senses which make them alert most…

For this month’s project to inspire reflection, I chose “The Rude Awakening” assignment. I picked this project for two reasons: 1) it seemed easy, and 2) this is actually something that I have wanted to do but have not had the motivation to follow through with. I actually like waking up early in the morning because it is quiet, and I am more productive throughout the day; however, since it is dark and cold when I wake up before eight, the warmth of my bed draws me back under my covers.…

5 Morning Rituals For a Healthier You There goes a famous saying that “If you don’t make time for health now, you will have to make time for hospital later.” While getting up early in morning is no sure shot ticket for securing a good health, it is one thing which can impact your life in numerous ways. Your morning habits are something which can make or break your day and especially, your health! Banish those days where all you do is hurriedly leave your bed and rush out for office. Instead…