Sleep Deprivation Is A Worldwide Epidemic

To evaluate the association between physical activity and insomnia in a large population-based study in Shizuoka, Japan.

According to the study, athletes are recommended to get 10 hours of sleep a night for faster reaction times and peak athletic performances. If student athletes do not get at least the normal recommended 9 hours of sleep, they are more than likely to make a risky decision that could lead to an injury (Early School Start Time/Athletic Performance, 2013). The researchers asked the player to maintain their normal nighttime schedule which is six to nine hours for two to four weeks and then aim to sleep 10 hours each night for the next five to seven weeks. During this study, players abstained from drinking coffee and alcohol and they were asked to take daytime naps when travel prohibited them from reaching the 10 hours if nighttime sleep. At the end of

Physical activity has been proven to stimulate various brain chemicals that can leave us feeling happy and relaxed. Dr. Mary de Groot of Indiana University ran a study on the link of depression and diabetes with exercise. With the diabetes patients, she had them perform a 12-week exercise and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention program. The group that exercised showed improvements both in depression and in blood sugar levels. (Weir) Working out consistently can also help tremendously with our self-esteem and confidence. Exercise can boost our energy by improving our endurance and muscle strength that can benefit us in daily life situations such as at work or school. It may seem counter intuitive to say, but expending energy can help us gain more energy. It can help your cardiovascular system work more effectively by delivering oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. More than 90% of studies indicate that exercise increases energy for nearly every group, ranging from sedentary to healthy adults to cancer patients. Exercise can also make us sleep more efficiently by being able to fall asleep faster and reach an even deeper sleep. This effect happens over time the more consistent we exercise. Research has shown that exercise has a long term effect on sleep, but having quality sleep has a short term effect on our

Sleep is the most important part of a student-athlete’s life. “Getting your zzz’s may be just as important as fitting in training sessions”(“Find out Why Snoozing”). The fact that sleep is just as important as sports, or maybe even more important really tells something. In order for a person to live a healthy lifestyle, they first need to start out by getting a good night’s sleep. People that receive less than six hours of sleep are in risk of disease, as well as other medical issues. Also a lack of sleep can increase stress levels, which can drive people into depression. “Researchers have also found that newly learned information and skills are reinforced by a good night’s sleep --- meaning that children are becoming better at their soccer footwork, their piano playing, or

We all know that loss in sleep can lead to negative effects such as fall in mood and mental performance. Its can also affect our normal physiology. The worst is chronically losing sleep because this can be associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even cancer. Basketball players athletic performance were compared. Those who slept 10 hours every night vs. those who slept 6 to 9 hours showed a faster sprint time, better shooting accuracy, decreased reaction time, and better mood. Other improvements include a higher level of brain activation.

Firstly, the people that do participate in at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly because it is scientifically known to give you better overall sleep. ‘Who doesn’t like their sleep!!’ Reason being, if you use all your energy doing exercise by the time you go to bed it would be easier to get to sleep and stay asleep after you’ve used up all your energy on sport. People think sleep isn’t that essential to your health and its often the first thing to be sacrificed if your running low on time. So if you get better sleep it would make an incredible difference to your overall

Weaver, Terri L., et al. "Impact of Engagement in Exercise on Sleep Quality among Veterans

Many disorders and diseases can result from abnormal sleeping patterns that are triggered from sleep deprivation. The most common forms of sleep disorders include insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy (NINDS 10). All of these sleep disorders begin from sleep deprivation and can be managed once they are diagnosed correctly. According to Urban, “Nervousness, dizziness, and sleeplessness may occur”, as a result of sleep deprivation (1). This proves that the slightest health changes can occur if sleep deprivation becomes a problem. According to NINDS, “The disorders and the resulting sleep deprivation interfere with work, driving, and social activities” (10). This shows that the effects of being sleep deprived can drastically change one’s everyday

The cure to many of the worst ailments-from depression to type two diabetes to colon cancer- is not some miracle panacea soon to be discovered, but a simple turn toward a more physically fit life. The benefits of exercise pervade into all parts of human existence; moderate, but regular exercise can improve sleep quality, improve cognitive ability and even prolong life (Source 2). According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, exercise is defined as a form of physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and performed with the goal of improving health. Despite the enjoyment and benefit of exercise, Americans have become more sedentary since the 1990's. In fact, only 42 percent of men and 30 percent of women

One main problem with college students is that they do not get enough sleep. Exercise can help you sleep better and it can help you sleep. Students are always sleep deprived and are always tired to wake up or go to class. Some students do not even go to class because they to catch up on their sleep. Their body does not let them get up because their body is telling them that they cannot go until the body has rested. Arista Ware, writer for sleep.org, a National Sleep Foundation, explains how exercising can improve our sleep. Ware herself writes, “Physical activity improves sleep quality and increases sleep duration. Exercise may also bolster sleep in other ways, because it

My argument for this paper is sleep deprivation and poor nutrition affect an athlete's performance. Some of the effects of sleep deprivation could be decrease in reaction time and increase to being more prone to injuries. Poor nutrition also affects strength gained and could also could be a leading factor in injuries.

Sleep is an essential part of any person’s health, however few people seem to realize that not receiving enough sleep can double the risk of becoming obese.“The ‘epidemic’ of obesity is paralleled by a ‘silent epidemic’ of reduced sleep duration with short sleep duration linked to the increased risk of obesity both in adults and in children”(Professor Cappuio). Someone who has developed a sleeping disorder such as, sleep apnea, may not have the motivation to diet or exercise, due to daytime sleepiness. Scientists at the University of Chicago conucted a study in 1999, which restricted eleven healthy young adults to four hours of sleep for six nights. The scientist discovered that restricting individuals to this amount of sleep impaired metabolism functions and disrupted hormone levels. It was also found that the subject’s abilities to process glucose in the blood had declined, in some cases to the level of diabities. ” Not only does obesity contribute to sleep problems such as sleep apnea, but sleep problems can also contribute to obesity.”(National Sleep Foundation)

The objective of this study is to determine the effect of body composition on sleep

In order to sleep being important, exercise is a big part of getting a good nights sleep. Exercise is said to be an important sleep aid. In a study the researchers found that there were improvements, “[150 minutes of exercise] provided a 65% improvements in sleep quality.” (National

Recent research suggests that the way one eats may be related to one’s overall quality of sleep. Those suffering from poor quality of sleep experience disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, Klein-Levin syndrome, and other chronic abnormal sleep patterns. The lack of quality of sleep tends to be most prevalent among adolescents and young adults. Some research links the relationship to certain intake of nutrients or to the implementation of specific diets. Others relate the issue to lack of exercise. A person’s quality of sleep contributes much to their daily mood and success. For adolescents and young adults, sleep is crucial to their academic success and health. It may not be realized how a specific diet can contribute to the quality and duration of sleep (Cespedes, Hu, Redline, Rosner, Gillman, Rifas Shiman, & Taveras, 2016). Part of this reason is for the lack of knowledge of the effects that nutrients have on the human body. As a result of this, there may be many who lack a good night sleep. Examining the effects and results of poor eating habits can indicate a correlation to this issue (Bel, Michels, Patterson, Cuenca-GarcÃa, Diethelm, Gutin, & De Henauw, 2013).