Sleep

Sleep deprivation Did you know college students only receive 5 - 6.5 hours of sleep per night; the college years are disreputably sleep-deprived because of an excess of doing. (Cancel, Hysing., 2016,). College might be the only time when it is suitable to sleep at 4 a.m. because it is required in order to maintain a full school schedule, part-time job, social life, and personal life. College students frequently devote extended nights cramming for an exam, escorted by a lot quantities of caffeine…

Sleep deprivation is a condition that occurs if one does not get enough sleep. Examples would be sleeping at the wrong time of day, not getting the right kind of sleep that a human body needs, or having a sleep disorder that gets in the way of getting enough sleep or a good equality of sleep. The recommended amount of sleep a person should get depends on age. For newborns, it is 16-18 hours a day, for preschool-aged children it is 11-12 hours a day, for school-aged children it is at least 10…

Recent research on the effects of sleep deprivation on the adolescent mind caused by early school start times, and the body’s circadian clock, suggest later school start times would benefit high school students. Adolescents need at least 9 hours of sleep each night to be able to function in the morning. However, Larry Gable and Kate Kinsella (2013), a professor and neuroscientist at San Francisco State University, and the authors of “Adolescent Sleep Research- Findings for Secondary Schools,”…

most people hear the words “sleep” and “college” uttered from a student, they start to cringe. This is an obstacle that so many of us college students must battle each day as we try to maintain our sanity in our continuous fight against time as we attempt to manage our hectic schedules filled with academics, athletics, arts, work, service, and socialization. Many students have already surrendered to this monumental task and thus have to suffer through the effects of sleep deprivation. Through my…

Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Employee Performance The importance of sleep in organizational functioning is well recognized, however, it is apparent that no research has measured job performance as it directly relates to sleep. Employee performance in regards to an organization is defined as the ability to complete job duties and responsibilities in an efficient manner (Ballard & Seibold, 2004). Examining researches will expose which variables have already been explored in regards to sleep…

Sleep plays huge role in everyone’s daily routine. It is one of the most important requirements with nutrition and exercise to have a healthy, happy life. Mastin (2013) defined that sleeping is a body and mind condition which occurs naturally and recurs periodically every day. While sleeping, mental and muscular activities are minimized. That is the reason why people are less capable to accept stimulus coming from outside. However it has to be considered apart from hibernation, coma or…

constantly hear that sleep is an important factor in our lives. It helps us improve our memory, can spur creativity, improve grades, enhance athletic performance and much more! It has great benefits that can ensure a healthier, happier lifestyle. In a recent article written by David Stuart Jr. there were statements referring to facets people usually do before or during their sleep. He stated things such as “A newly filled belly might help you fall asleep quicker, but your sleep isn’t as deep as…

Sleep is a universal constant between humans. Although it is so orthodox, if you really think about it, sleeping is actually quite odd. When we start our sleep cycle, the body becomes paralyzed and unconscious thus making us vulnerable. There must be a reason why organisms use sleep and why it isn't meaningless. Research in this area has been slow to take off; however, no one knows exactly the concepts behind sleep. There are several intriguing theories on sleep and why we need it. One of the…

ctice good sleep hygiene. • Get up at the same time every day, week day and week end. Your biological clock is set by the time you rise and is programmed to seek sleep 16 hours after rising. Pick the time that works for all your days and stick to it. Go to bed in a way to ensure 8 hours in bed. The time you fall asleep is less critical but still a routine helps to set the stage to allow sleep to happen. • Bed should only be used for sleep (and sex) not to read, watch T.V. or be on the computer.…

Sleep is the most essential part of an individual’s life. Sleep can harm your health if you do not get enough of it. New information is best stored when you get enough sleep. It helps people perform tasks better. When you are asleep, energy is well-preserved. People go to sleep because of their health, to retain memories, and to conserve energy. Sleep is valuable to your health. The human body is dependent on how much sleep we get. Sleep deprivation can damage our health. We cannot go a day…