Sleep disorder

Sleep Deficiency in the Elderly Sleep is one of the basic necessities of living. Various studies have shown that adequate sleep is important for optimal productivity and output. The definition of adequate sleep is generally accepted as seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep for adults, and even greater time for children (Rajput & Bromley, 1999). With normal physiological changes occurring due to the ageing process, many people above 65 have six to six and a half hours of sleep (Feinberg,…

Sleep deprivation is when an individual fails to get enough sleep over a long period of time. There are many factors in everyday life that can contribute to sleep deprivation. It could be school, work, or children if the individual has any. Any age group or gender can experience the mental and physical health effects of sleep deprivation which could be, difficulty remembering, weight gain and decreased performance. Many people struggle with managing their time so that they are able to get enough…

parasomnias are confusional arousals, sleep terrors, REM sleep behaviour disorder, recurrent isolated or sleep paralysis. People experience many of these in a lifetime but have little information on the reasons for their occurrences. Parasomnias are troublesome events that can happen physically or experientially to an individual during sleep. They aren’t unusual for a person to experience in their life. Many types can exist and some of these types include emotions, sleep-related movements,…

The topic of darkness is an often overlooked one, but in Paul Bogard’s article “Let there be dark” Bogard tells the reader some reasons that one should appreciate natural darkness, and why society should make sure that we make sure we do not lose it. Bogard uses a various number of techniques to make this statement, including facts and personal stories. According to Bogard, darkness should be preserved in that it is beneficial for our health, the environment and provides us with knowledge.…

not well rested at a time this early in the morning. In a poll given by the National Sleep Foundation, eighty percent of the students believed that school should not start any earlier than eight, while only seventeen percent thought school should start before seven. Many high school students are opposed to the start time of 7:30. School’s beginning time should be pushed back to 8:30 because students need more sleep to be able to focus, their grades will improve with more sleeping time, and there…

Chiropractors and Car accidents: Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if I have whiplash injury? Whiplash is easily one of the most common auto accident injuries. This painful injury can occur at speeds under 10 mph. Whiplash occurs when the impact of an accident forces your neck backwards or forwards quickly. Although many people just brush off such an injury, serious damage can occur. The whipping action jerks the cervical spine out of alignment, which can cause immense pain after a…

school start later. Sheridan’s school district number two should have later school days because of the additional time, more effective learning, and sleep. The first reason why school days should start later into the day is because of the additional time for things in the morning. There are many kids who never finish homework, never get enough sleep and never eat breakfast when they have early morning school days. According to “Should School Start Later” it says “I was habitually 10 minutes late…

recommended amount of sleep. On a constant basis, I am often sleep deprived. This is due to the fact that I am trying to balance, school, work and internship all at once. The problem becomes so problematic that I have to schedule naps during the day consistently. Not getting adequate amount of sleep affects my wellness. During the day I always feel restless and it affects my ability to do everyday activities. It affects my mental, physical and emotional health. Lack of sleep causes several…

thirteen percent of children with difficulty sleeping had failing grades, compared to nine percent of those that did not have sleep problems. About 25 percent of kids with disrupted sleep had failing math grades, versus eight percent of children that did not have trouble sleeping. Kids everywhere are having problems with kids doing bad in school because of not getting enough sleep. Dr. Richard Schwab the Associate Professor of Pulmonary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania conducted a…

will sleep more easily once your baby is sleeping regularly. Infants develop consistent sleeping habits gradually and their sleeping patterns begin to develop when they reach 3 months of age. Let me give you a few tips on how you can recognize and encourage the development of consistent baby sleep patterns of your baby. After they are born, babies need to sleep often. However, they do not slumber for long stretches at a time. Parents have to respond as quickly as possible to their baby's sleep…