Sleep

It is most likely that you are suffering from sleep deficiency. The amount of sleep that a person needs changes depending on their age. On average, teens need around 9 hours of sleep while adults should get 7-8 hours (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). In recent years, sleep deficiency has become a common health problem; almost a third of adults…

Teenagers and Sleep: Why They Cannot Get Enough Sleep deprivation is a common, dangerously unnoticed problem in many Americans today, especially those involved in work and education (Shaw). However, the problem is severely more apparent in the adolescent population, which can be attributed to the increased need for sleep in adolescents. Compared to children, adults, and seniors, teenagers require an abnormally large amount of uninterrupted sleep, a sharp inconsistency in the otherwise…

aged students, are moderately to highly sleep deprived. Going to bed early and waking up early in the morning can have several benefits. Going to bed early can help the teen can get the highly recommended amount of sleep which is eight to ten hours which can help them catch up with the sleep they have missed. Waking up early the teen can eat breakfast, do other tasks, and have a good start to the rest of their day due to waking up rested and refreshed. Sleep deprivation can cause many…

You Snooze You Lose Sleep has been an enigma among scientists for many centuries, and continues to puzzle the scientific world. It is known that animals will die without sleep, however, organisms can be seen going days without sleep while still functioning close to normal. As scientists gain more and more knowledge on the topic, the world has learned that sleep affects not only one function in the body, but a multitude of systems. Therefore, when looking at sleep among students, it seems crucial…

Sleep Balance: Does it really matter? Tom, a young adult, is in the current processes of transitioning from high school to college and as doing so feels stressed, as many thoughts rush through his head. He has many things to do in such brief time, such as to going school full time, working two jobs, and having a social life. Likewise, with the many things tom has to do, he forgets the most important thing, which is to sleep! After a busy Wednesday, Tom went to bed at 3 a.m. Also, let 's not…

important is Sleep? Does it vary a lot depending on the Person, or is this a Myth? Sleep is a basic human need that is crucial to every individual irrespective of age and gender. Sleep deprivation is a condition that occurs when a person lacks or does not have enough sleep. Sleep deficiency, therefore, has the potential to cause the following: lose of productivity, mental illness and even greater risks of death. This, therefore, shows the negative impacts of lack of sleep implying that sleep…

The world record for days with out sleep is 11 days and 24 minutes, set by Randy gardener in 1964 (Rubio, 2015, para. 2). Since 1964 many have tried to break this record, but the effects of sleep deprivation had to many serious effects and it is no longer advised to undergo long periods with out sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation the body goes through five stages. The first two stages consist of the body falling asleep. During stages three and four the body completely relaxes…

Schedule of Physicians”, we have been reading a handful of articles from different books about the importance of sleep and diseases related to lack of sleep. We analyzed the risks of injuries due to sleep deprivation while in residency programs and the journals of residents writing about their different experiences also. Following the readings, we have class discussions about the importance of sleep and the dangers of chronic fatigue. We also have discussed the hours, schedules, and lives of…

Importance of Sleep As we all know, our time on Earth is limited. One of the most valuable resources that we have is time. Knowing this makes us want to use our time as efficiently as possible. You may realize that no matter how well you use your time, there still may not seem to be enough. At this point you may wonder where you can get more time. With the Fountain of Youth out of the picture, a place many people turn to (or rather away from) is their bed. We humans spend about one third of…

College Students and Lack of Sleep Sleep is an extremely important aspect of anyone’s life. Obtaining the correct amount of sleep is crucial for a healthy lifestyle. Without proper sleep, a person can become irritated and drowsy, and may also be at a larger risk for heart attacks and strokes. Lack of sleep can be caused by a variety of factors but the most prevalent factor being stress. College students are at one of the most stressful times in a person’s life and it is also one of the most…