Obstructive sleep apnea

most, sleep. It is not possible, as humans and most animals physically require sleep in order to survive. Sleep is defined as “a condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended” (www.Dictionary.com). Since you can remember, it has been engrained in all humans minds that when you are tired, you go to sleep but…

In order to help them fall asleep, or stay asleep, people in Arizona, and elsewhere, may use sleep aids. These types of hypnotic and sedative medications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suppress activities in the central nervous system. This helps to induce and maintain sleep. Although sleeping aids may help people to get the rest that their bodies need, a recent study has shown that they may be dangerous for drivers. In 2013, the Food and Drug Administration…

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 correct amount of sleep can lead to issues such as…

PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology Sleep has been used all the way back to our ancestors. They would sleep to protect themselves from predators. Sleep has always been around and we still use it today. Sleep is essential to your well being. When you start becoming sleep deprived you lose brain power, gain weight, feel sick, and feel old. Not getting enough sleep cause lots of physical issues with your body one example is it may cause reduced strength and reaction time in your muscles. In this…

Diagnosing fibromyalgia can be tricky, so there are a number of tests your doctor can use to make an accurate diagnosis. Fibromyalgia symptoms may also be symptoms of a number of other conditions, including lupus, depression, systemic exertion intolerance disease, chronic myofascial pain or even arthritis. It is more than likely that several of the tests listed below will have to be performed in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. As some doctors say, “MD” could also stand for “medical…

When it comes to senior sleep, the studies are conflicted. Some studies show that seniors need slightly less sleep than they did when they were younger and need 6.5 to 7 hours. Other studies show that a senior needs the same 8 to 9 hours that they did when they were 20. Regardless of which studies you side with, when your senior loved one is not getting even close to the minimum 6.5 hours stated by the less conservative studies, then you know that they are not getting the sleep that they…

Journal 4 When I can’t sleep I tend to think about a little of everything. Most of the time I think about everything that I did wrong that day. I start to make up scenarios in my head of how I could have approached things differently. I start to get absorbed in my thoughts and I feel like I am no longer tired anymore. When I can’t sleep I overthink everything and stress myself out more than I should. School and sports already cause me great stress, yet when I can’t sleep I place unnecessary…

Do you ever wonder how much you get a sleep or you lost? Sleep is important even to you and if you have bad sleep habit it can affect your health. Napping is good for your body even famous people would nap to help their metal performance. 24 minute nap are good for helping your metal performance. Sleep and nap are two different thing and very important thing . Losing sleep is bad for you but taking nap can’t help you get you back the hour you miss of sleep.Taking short nap are good for you and…

The connection between poor sleep and getting sick isn’t just a myth. New research led by the University of California-San Francisco found that getting 6 hours of sleep or less each night is associated with being four times more likely to catch a cold when exposed to the virus, compared to sleeping more than 7 hours. Published in the journal SLEEP, the team also included researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Carnegie Mellon University. Data was collected and analyzed…

to assist in strengthening and maintaining the spine. Rest During sleep, the spine should relax and reenergize for the upcoming day. Unfortunately, spinal problems persist the next day. This may come from a horrible mattress and/or a pillow. Use two pillows to sleep instead of one to avoid neck pain. Mattresses in poor condition contribute to spine, neck, and back problems. Replace old mattresses with new ones. Lastly, sleep on the side. The stomach and back sleeping conditions stress…