How Sleep Can Help Your Sleep

“On average, most college students get 6 - 6.9 hours of sleep per night” (“Sleep Rocks! ...get More of It!”). Sleep is something that not many people think about, whether they do or not doesn’t really matter; what matters is that sleep is a big part of everyday life that is required to live a sustainable life. While most people believe sleep to be a time for your body to rest, actually it is when one’s body is working the hardest (“Why Do We Need Sleep?”). Sleep is no longer something that comes at the end of the day, but it is a vital part of everyday.

Sleep is a biological fact of life that often does not receive the greatest amount of attention and priority. Understanding the causes of why some individuals, and even societies, choose not to have adequate amounts of sleep leads to inconsistent results. However, the consequences of not getting enough of sleep are worth noting. While some individuals choose to sacrifice the amount of sleep they have on a regular basis, others do not have that choice and suffer not only from a lack of sleep but also a reduction in the quality of sleep. Not having enough quality sleep leads to a reduction in the ability to regulate physical, mental, and emotional demands, as well as reductions in the performance

Not many courses introduce the idea of sleep, so it had only been a side interest. I was unaware of the seriousness of the problem and only wanted to understand sleep disorders because I’ve dealt with insomnia myself. Not until college did it occur to me that sleep was serious enough that studying sleep was a profession. However, school has only taught me the minimal basics of sleep. I wanted to understand the mechanism, the consequences, and the treatments for sleep. Unable to get a better idea of sleep, I aimed to learn more about sleep research. Eventually through graduate research, I would like to focus on understanding sleep and its application in improving health.

Every living organism needs to rest, starting from the animal kingdom to humans. Just like food, sleep is a necessity of life. Sleep is important and necessary for the body’s health and the mind’s ability to engage in intellectual activity and mental fitness. Since humans spend almost half of their lifetime sleeping, they should know how to sleep right. Many physical problems may interfere people’s ability to fall or stay asleep. It is important to sleep well because that helps to boost memory, be active, reduce chronic inflammations, and maintain weight. While there are many disorders that may interfere with a person’s sleep.

Sleep is needed for the body to repair and replenish damaged cells due to stress and ultraviolet rays, to trigger hormones that regulate mood, energy and mental acuity, and for the mind to restore alertness and memory. Adequate sleep is also necessary for the immune system to fight infections, support sugar metabolism, perform productively at work or school and maintain healthy relationships. Good sleep is not a luxury, although it has often become so in our 24/7 lifestyles; rather, it is an essential requirement for well-being, optimal functioning, and quality of life.

It has been scientifically proven that sleep is a crucial biological task that our body performs to maintain optimal functional capacity(Xu, Q. 2010). According to data collected by National sleep foundation short sleep deprivation is linked with many side effects, such as, increased risk of

One of the most underrated health activities that we can do to improve health is sleep. Getting the right amount can improve our daily lives in various ways like clearer thinking, stronger immunity, and better memory to name a few.

Sleep is essential to life, as it can affect how we look, feel and perform on a daily basis. Sleep deprivation can have a major impact on our overall quality of life. On average, we spend a third of our life asleep. Sleep regenerates our brains and bodies, and without it we cannot function effectively. During sleep the body undergoes several physiological and psychological processes; processing information, learning and consolidating memories. New knowledge about the importance of sleep, the health consequences of chronic sleep deprivation, and sleep disorders has suffered in recent years. Chronic sleep loss and untreated sleep disorders have a profound and diverse impact on health, behavior, and quality of life (Robotham, 2011).

Sleep is a behavior universal to all people, yet it remains largely a mystery. Chronic sleep deprivation has become rampant throughout western society, for a number of reasons. The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of sleep deprivation, with major objectives being to identify what sleep is, and the reasons for sleep. An emphasis is also placed on the effect, symptoms, causes and ways to combat sleep deprivation. These areas are of particular interest to those seeking to investigate sleep deprivation, or individuals who suffer from sleep deprivation by investigating the symptoms, causes and strategies to combat sleep deprivation.

Sleeping is something that many individuals tend to underestimate in regards to its importance. A regular sleeping schedule can have many benefits on an individual's mental and physical health and can have an overall benefit on their quality of life. Unfortunately, not many people get the proper amount and quality of sleep. In fact, it is estimated that around fifty to seventy million US adults suffer from some kind of sleeping problem and/or disorder (CDC, 2015). This is an issue because insufficient sleeping patterns can lead to a number of different problems such as; chronic diseases, slow reactions, inability to think clearly, inability to learn, and an overall higher risk of dangerous outcomes (NIH, 2012). Given its high prevalence in

We spend about one-third of our life sleeping. As we get older, our bodies don’t need as much sleep, but it is still important that we get it. On average, young adults from the ages of 18-25 should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep a day. However, most of us don’t get that much. If we need less and less sleep as time goes on, then why is it important that we sleep at all? Although there are many scientists who have theories on why we need sleep, the three biggest theories on why are the Energy Conversion Theory, the Memory Consolidation Theory, and the Restore and Replenish Theory. All of these theories try to explain the importance of sleep, the biological function of sleep, and what can happen to the body if we aren’t getting the right amount.

There are only twenty four hours in a day there is a race for time and many are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes in order to complete or fulfill their needs. Today most individuals decided to give up sleep; this isn't just a problem within college student. Every single individual has sacrificed sleep and faced sleep deprivation in order to complete a homework assignment, chores, or finish up paperwork from work. However, sleep is essential for overall health and wellbeing. Sleep deprivation is when an individual does not meet the requirement of sleep one should be getting. About 40 million Americans suffer from 70 different sleep disorder (American Psychological Association). There are many debates about how many hours of sleep a

Central Idea: Sleep deprivation is a serious problem, and though it is often overlooked, effects of sleep deprivation can impact one’s everyday life.

Mental health is a very important part of someone’s overall livelihood. Mental health can be the difference of feeling generally happy to being clinically depressed. Insomnia and sleep deprivation have been linked to those suffering from anxiety or depression. Sometimes, people with anxiety can even disrupt their sleep cycle and cause themselves to wake up during the night further contributing to their lack of sleep. Sleep deprivation can also be a sign that someone’s mental health is decreasing and that they should talk to a professional (nightmare pg. 53). The reason why sleep affects a person’s mental health so much is due to a change in physiology, or changes in the functioning of the autonomic nervous system (sleeping and dreaming pg. 47). The physiology of the brain doesn’t just affect mental health, but many other things. Those who are sleep deprived also become more easily distracted, become easily irritated, and can have an overall (sleep and dreaming pg 46). negative effect on a person’s perception. Surprsingly, sleep deprivation can even effect exercise and nutrition. If someone were to work out while sleep deprived, they may feel like they are working out harder or doing worse than previous work out experiences. Exercising can become more effort while sleep deprived, and can put greater strain on the heart and respiratory system. Sports players can also be affected by sleep dprivation. Many sports that require a lot of physical exertion and mental stimulation

Death by sleep deprivation is a very relevant and apparent problem. Yet in today’s culture people glorify those who talk of how little sleep they get each night or boast of pulling all-nighters. Many people don’t realize it, but sleep deprivation is often linked to an unknown sleep disorder (Progressive Medical Center). These disorders come in many different colors and sizes, ranging from trouble getting to sleep to constant nightmares and waking in confusion. This may not sound very monstrous however,  disorders like insomnia, different parasomnias, and sleep paralysis can be very scary and ruin people's lives. Lack of sleep puts you at higher risk for heart problems, stroke, obesity, and even mental impairment. Sleep is crucial to rejuvenate and restore the brain and to regulate your body's growth development and healing. Sleep disorders are seen as monstrous because they prevent people from getting a healthy amount of sleep, which is damaging and harmful in many different aspects.