Narcolepsy

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the correlational method as a means for examining the relationship between REM sleep and memory. I will describe previous research and then investigate how REM and memory are associated in young people and in older people. In some ways, the sleep patterns of these two groups are very similar, but in some ways they are not. 1a. As the night goes on, the normal brain has shorter periods of time in the deepest level of sleep, NREM-3, and longer periods of

Insomnia & Sleep Disorders Overview Sleep disorders are those conditions that deprive individuals of a full filling, sound and refreshing sleep. Various types of sleep disorders exist with the most common type being Insomnia. These conditions show a variety of symptoms, have diverse effects on individual and social life of the victim. Being awake at night, waking up too early because you have no more sleep or struggling to fall asleep despite your tiredness are all signs of insomnia. It means you

Sleep paralysis has become a common sleep disorder over the years. Not only is it terrifying, it can stay in the back of your mind when it becomes time for you to go to sleep and cause you to have worries about it that night might prevent you from going to sleep. Sleep paralysis is the condition when you become completely conscious during your sleep, but you

Every year, millions of individuals around the world will experience what is known as sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is a neurological phenomenon that is defined as a disassociation between an individual’s mind and body. According to WebMD Medical Reference, this is caused by a disruption in the normal sleep cycle causes neurons to induce muscle atonia, or muscle paralysis. During this time individuals are aware they are conscious, but are unable to move any muscle in their body besides their eyes

As you struggle to stay wide awake through the late hours of the night, continuously fighting the feeling of heavy eyelids and constant yawns, your body urges to get a good night’s sleep. You may wonder, why does this happen? Within all animals, humans included, resides an internal circadian biological clock that regulates the daily sleep and wake cycle within a period of approximately 24 hours. The clock gene, first isolated in Drosophila, a genus of small flies, has been shown to influence sleeping

There are many people who struggle to sleep at night. One reason that they might struggle is because of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is defined as “a reduction or cessation of breathing during sleep” (Medicine Net; Nov. 2105). With the help of many types, treatment, medication, and devices changes your lifestyle Can help with sleep apnea. There are 3 different types of sleep apnea central sleep apnea obstructive sleep apnea obstructive and mixed sleep apnea . They are all examples of sleep apnea

Sleep paralysis is a temporary feeling which occurs when an individual is either falling asleep (hypnagogic form) or waking up (hypnopompic form). While having an episode of sleep paralysis, you may be unable to move your arms, legs, or head, as well as not being able to speak. This may feel as though it is happening in real life, rather than it being just a dream or nightmare. During this occurrence, you are fully aware of what is happening but you are unable to do anything about it. As an adolescent

Sleep paralysis goes by many different names, and one famously known name for it is Old Hag Syndrome. For some people who have had episodes of sleep paralysis, they might have experienced an inanimate being known as the old hag. The hag has been said to sit on your chest while you are frozen, crushing your chest and making it hard to breathe until the episode is over and you are able to move. “In Newfoundland sleep paralysis has been called an attack of ‘Old Hag’” (Heffron, Thomas). In a paper by

When our body becomes inert and our eyes reach rest, our brain goes into the realm of dreams. These nighttime escapades can evoke a range of emotions such as anger, stress, bliss, confusion and everything in between. How can a nights rest leave us with emotions we didn’t fall asleep with? Besides not fully understanding root of this mysterious byproduct of sleep, dreams are something that everyone experiences causing a lot of curiosity and bewilderment but regardless are incredibly important and

Children that have trouble getting to sleep at night can suffer greatly in many areas due to sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation can also lead to a weaker immune system due to lack of bodily rest. This could also slow down brain growth due to it being active too often. The best way to help the child is to first realize what the main cause of the problem is and seek professional help for that specific disorder. Having a schedule for night time and keeping it consistent could possibly help aid in