Narcolepsy

In the pitch black of midnight, the three figures approach the door step, unaware of what lurked on the other side. The tallest person, clearly the leader, stepped forward to open the door to the old house. He opened the door slowly, drawing out every creak and moan from the old iron hinges. The three stepped inside the house, unsure of what they would find. Their flashlight beams scanned the room to ensure they were alone. Suddenly, the door behind them slams shut and a high pitched scream echoes

The sleep chapter was another eye-opening chapter for me. In this reflection I am going to summarize the states of sleep and what takes place during these stages. The first stage of sleep is the Non-REM Sleep. In this non-REM stage there are three sub stages that take place. The N1(R&K Stage 1) is the light stage or the beginning part of the sleep cycle. Sometimes in the light sleep people will experience a sharp “jerk” or “falling” feeling. If a person gets woken up during N1, they won’t believe

The topic of sleep apnea is interesting, and on the website of Psychology Today, it discusses the topic of sleep apnea. The website discusses the definition, symptoms, causes and treatments of sleep apnea. To start, the website gives the definition of sleep apnea, which is “a disorder in which breathing is disrupted during sleep” (). The website also goes on to discuss how serious sleep apnea is and how there are two different forms of the disorder, central and obstructive. Also, the website states

Good afternoon Dr. Hogans: I have increased to the 40mg dosage of the Cymbalta and am seeing greater progress during my work hardening sessions with Michael Caruso. He mentioned this afternoon that the restriction in my shoulder had eased slightly and I was gaining greater mobility. However, I am experiencing many of the side effects that we knew might be occur such as a change in consciousness and having to read a document a couple times for comprehension, trouble remaining asleep, feeling lightheaded

Vulnerable Populations: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Introduction: Today, we are seeing a rising increase in the occurrence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. What once used to be a rare disorder is now commonly recognized in the medical field as well as in the community. Not only is autism a health issue in itself, but many health issues come along with the disorder. This paper will discuss the description of the population, the top health issues and their relevance, and

Research Paper: Purpose in Life and Incidence of Sleep Disturbances. Among researchers, typically, purpose in life is described as when an individual has a sense of meaning, directedness, and fulfillment in his or her life. It is linked with having positive mental health, healthy behaviors, physical health and longevity. According to longitudinal studies completed in the past, the greater purpose has been linked with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and heart attack (Boule et al., 2010)

There can be fake articles and speculations about dopplegangers all over the wolrd but something that never seems to fail is real-life events in real people. Hallucinations, a very interesting book by Oliver Sacks, defines a doppelgänger as one who hallucinates oneself, whether it is in the mirror or in person. In this book, there are real life examples of real people that lived these doppelganger experiences or close to them. There was an incident of a college student who would have hallucinations

It’s late at night and sleep won’t come. You turn to one side, you turn to the other but you just can’t close your eyes. No sheep counting or chamomile tea has helped you. You have insomnia. Occasional episodes of insomnia may come and go without causing any serious problems, but for some people it can last for months or even years at a time. Persistent insomnia can have a significant impact on your quality of life. It can limit what you're able to do during the day, affect your mood, and lead to

My science research project question is which light wavelengths from screens have the worst and best effect on your circadian rhythms. Which electronic device screens affect your sleep patterns. Circadian rhythms is the twenty-four hour clock in your brain that monitors your sleep schedule. Our circadian rhythms are affected by the sun. The sun dictates our sleep patterns, however since there are other sources of light they can tell our brains when to sleep or to wake up. If you are looking at a

The article I chose discusses the topic of sleep deprivation. The article Sleep deprivation affects multiple distinct cognitive processes discusses the how sleep deprivation affects a person’s cognitive levels. In this article, the types of tests that were conducted to test the how losing sleep affects the daily operations. It breaks down the levels of testing methods and how many participants were chosen. “In this present study, the effects of sleep deprivation were measured on a two-choice numerosity