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    There are four theories of why humans sleep these theories are the Inactivity Theory, Energy Conservation Theory, Restorative Theory, and Brain Plasticity Theory. There are multiple mysteries about the human body that scientists have not figured out some of these are appendices, cells, and hair growth but, there is a particular one that is very intriguing out of all these and that is why humans sleep. The Inactivity Theory is one of the oldest theories out of these four theories and the principal

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    Sleep is an essential, fundamental process that has been programmed in almost all life forms since the early development of birth. The importance and benefits of sleep lies paramount in comparison to other functions we do as humans including eating! Some scientist even say that you will die from sleep deprivation before you will die from food deprivation because when a person sleep your body is still very much awake and undergoes numerous functions. When health functions like memory consolidation

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    Commission on Sleep Disorders Research, “at least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders” (Sleep Disorders and Sleeping Problems”). There are several causes for the increase in lack of sleep or sleep deprivation; which include, using electronics late at night, using your bed for more than just sleeping, and anxiety. As a result of modern technology, there are many people who every now and then don’t sleep well, but there are several who experience what is called sleep deprivation:

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    Sleep Debt and Sleep Deprivation Essay

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    Who Needs Sleep? People will die from from sleep deprivation before people die from food deprivation. It takes 2 weeks to starve, but only 10 days without sleep can kill people. Without sleep many of the people worldwide their daily functions will be taken away, such as remembering, retaining information and lastly you will be more prone to problem skin like acne. More than 78% of college and high school students pull all nighters at some point in their life in school. When pullin all nighters

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    Sufficient sleep is a biological necessity for the normal functioning of humans, it allows the body to rest and to replenish itself so that it is able to serve its function of living. In addition, mental and physical health depend on the amount of sleep we get. Most adults and students value work and college much more than sleep, this is due to the academic, career, and materialistic demands. Researchers have noted a positive correlation between lack of sleep and decreased physical health, mental

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    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. Central sleep apnea is caused

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    What is Sleep and the Effects of Sleep Deprivation Sleep is one of the things that most students can say they do not get enough of. It is a time for us to rest and for a few blissful hours hopefully forget about the stress and worries of school and life. Unfortunately, due to too much work or too much studying to do, often enough, we do not get the amount we need each night to be fully rested the next day. But we have learned to cope with the sleep deprivation by drinking coffee in the morning

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    become more about of society there has been a trend in people who are not getting a full night’s rest. According to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research, “at least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders” (Sleep Disorders and Sleeping Problems”). There are several causes for the increase in lack of sleep or sleep deprivation; which include, using electronics late at night, using your bed for more than just sleeping, and anxiety. As a result, of more American’s

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    To Sleep Again: School Sleep Times     Sleep deprivation is an issue faced by many students in today’s age. Controversy has been produced due to the question: should school start times be later in the day? Many people argue that if school started later then there would not be enough time later in the day for extracurricular activities, sports, or jobs. On the other hand, students who have to wake up earlier for school face many health problems. Grades and attentiveness are affected by the amount

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    On Sleep and Dreaming

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    perspectives on dreams. Sleep is also a major part of our everyday lives. Without sleep, we would have no energy to do our normal everyday routines. Sleep has many stages and also had REM and NREM sleep. Sleeping is very critical for people. There are also certain hours that a person should sleep or else they will be sleep deprived. The following will discuss the stages of sleeping, sleep deprivation, and will also talk about why we dream, and what it has to do with our everyday lives. Sleep has its stages

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