Sleep

Bluntly said, sleep is vital. It allows our body to create a regular circadian rhythm: a 24-hour internal mechanism that controls our sleep and wake cycle, as well as, our eating and drinking, body temperature, and other biological mechanisms. With a proper circadian rhythm, the brain is able to reconstruct an individual’s daily memories and tie together the numerous things he or she has learned throughout the day (Lange, Dimitrov, & Born, 2010). Sleeping enough hours also leads to a stronger…

Today an average individual sleeps less than 7 hours every night. This meaning that the less sleep people get each night is slowly affecting the way their own body functions and their well-being. There are even some people in the world who suffers from Sleep Disorder, and this disorder can originate from individual’s breathing patterns, stress, or anxiety. Many individuals may wonder why sleeping is important overall for our bodies? Sleep Health is important because it is critical for our…

really think of sleep as a “problem”, but sleep itself is more complicated then most would think. Every night we lay down for bed unaware of what’s going on in our brain and how it is affecting our bodies. Of course sleep is essential, but if you are not receiving the right amount it can cause a variety of problems. We know too little sleep isn’t good, but did you know that too much is worse than not enough? When your head hits the pillow and you finally fall asleep, a ninety minute sleep cycle…

may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. There are approximately 30 million Americans who are victims of OSA. It is important for anyone who has this problem, or knows someone they care about with it to have an understanding of this condition. So what is OSA? OSA is a condition in which an individual experiences recurrent episodes during sleep when their throat closes, and they cannot breath air into their lungs (apnea). What happens during sleep, is the muscles that normally hold…

Teenagers all across America struggle with sleep deprivation, and are not as advanced as foreign countries in academics. They are negatively impacted because of early school start times and the duration of the school year. These negative impacts on teenagers in America are mental health as a result of sleep, decreased functionability throughout the school day, and being ranked low on a worldwide scale of level of academics. Maintaining a routine sleep schedule is crucial to mental health.…

Sleep terrors are usually terrifying experiences. A sleep terror is when a person is dreaming but they are physically having an episode of screaming and flailing in fear. It is considered a parasomnia, which is an undesired occurrence during sleep. Sleep terrors can last anywhere from seconds to a few minutes. In extreme cases they can last a while longer. Nightmares are also very terrifying, but they are not the same as sleep terrors. Sometimes you can remember bits and pieces of what the…

Introduction Sleep Deprivation is not getting the required amount of sleep that is needed in order for you to function correctly during the day; it can affect your reflexes and other things such as your memory. Evidence has shown that young men that have been sleep deprived for 36 hours had a significant decrease in there efficacy to solve the N-back test, which tests your memory (Terán-Pérez, 2011). Another study on men involving screen tests shows that after 30 hours of sleep deprivation the…

an informed decision when deciding to participate. If there are any further question, please feel free to contact any of the investigators listed below at any time. Purpose of Study In this study, we hope to investigate the effects that chronic sleep loss can have on collegiate basketball players, both on sprint and shooting performance and reaction times, and how these effects can change their playing performance. Subject selection You have been selected as a possible participant in this…

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 affects the sleeping…

Baggy eyes and complaints of lack of sleep are conditions that can be seen or heard every time one goes to work or class. After reading an article entitled “Can People Get by on Four Hours ' of Sleep?” where figures like Margaret Thatcher was praised for their ability to accomplish what they did while reportedly only sleeping approximately four hours a night. Sleepless nights are not only over-glorified but spreading like wildfire. Not only for the typical young adult like myself juggling school…