Is sleep important? The answer is yes, more important than imaginable. However, not everyone needs the same amount. The amount of sleep needed depends on the age of the person. Infants typically need approximately 16 hours a day while teenagers need approximately nine hours on average. Most adults need about seven to eight hours (“Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep”). How much sleep someone gets is very important. Not getting enough sleep can result in many dysfunctions throughout the day. Loss of sleep causes mental, emotional, and physical affects but there are ways to prevent these affects. Even though the number of hours differs for different people, the mental and emotional affects damage all. Lack of sleep effects the brain’s processing skills and makes it harder to complete tasks. There are many jobs where people have to perform difficult and mind-challenging tasks that require full attention and awareness. When the brain does not get enough sleep it has to work harder to compensate for being tired. The brain will not be able to perform the tasks as efficiently as it normally does. Smith, Robinson, and Sega from HelpGuide.org state that “sleep deprivation can affect you just as much as being drunk”. This means that there is a higher probability of accidents to occur whether it is on the road or on the job. As a result, sleep deprivation is harmful to observers and to the brain. Shortage of sleep also affects mood and one’s ability to learn. Learning is a huge part of how society works. Without learning, whether it is trial and error or taught, the world would be stuck in a never-ending loop of no change. Learning is vital for society to advance. Learning becomes more difficult because it affects attention, alertness, conce... ... middle of paper ... ...ss." Ed. James Beckerman. WebMD. N.p., 13 Feb. 2014. Web. 7 May 2014. . "Sleep and Disease Risk." Healthy Sleep. Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School, 18 Dec. 2007. Web. 7 May 2014. . "Sleep Hygiene Tips." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.p., 1 July 2013. Web. 7 May 2014. . Smith, Melinda, M.A, Lawerence Robinson, and Robert Segal, M.A. "How Much Sleep Do You Need?" HelpGuide.org. N.p., Mar. 2014. Web. 8 May 2014. . "10 Dangerous Side Effects of Lack of Sleep." MDhelath.com. N.p., 8 May 2014. Web. 8 May 2014. .
Using secondary sources from academic journals, as well as other peer-reviewed materials in the science of sleep medicine, this report outlines how academic performance and physical health is affected by chronic sleep
Chronic sleep loss is becoming more common in modern culture and less restricted to sleep-deprived diseases such as insomnia. Suggested to be the result of a number car, industrial, medical, and other occupational accidents, sleep deprivation is beginning to be recognized as a public concern. As a result, the Centers for Disease Control
Wells, Mary Ellen, and Bradley V. Vaughn. "Poor Sleep Challenging The Health Of A Nation." Neurodiagnostic Journal 52.3 (2012): 233-249. Academic Search Premier. Web. 18 May 2014.
Sleep deprivation is often associated with the development of medical conditions, especially cardiovascular disease (CVD). As disturbance in sleep could cause deprivation and shorten one’s sleep duration, it is often taken into account when carrying out related studies. Short-term sleep deprivation not only raises blood pressure and produces stress hormones, but also leads to irregular heartbeats [1]. These major risk factors are precursors to coronary disease. In this essay, I will summarize the findings of five studies in relation to sleep deprivation and the increased risk of CVD.
Sleep deprivation has become a major problem with Americans. Over 100 million Americans today suffer from lack of sleep. This has been an ongoing problem throughout the centuries. People owe their bodies sleep and scientist are calling it a “Sleep debt”. An average American owes their body at least thirty hours of sleep. This lack of sleep is as hazardous as drunk driving.
Adequate sleep refers to acquiring sufficient and quality rest period per day. The average number of hours that a person should sleep per day varies according to age. Adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per day as compared to children who need 10-13 hours of sleep. The number of sleep hours needed increases with decrease in
Over all people should sleep because not sleeping can cause you to forget important details, have bad appearance, and health issues. If you are experiencing lack of sleep you can make a sleeping schedule, try sleep therapy, or talk to a doctor. Do yourself and everyone around you a favor and sleep because it doesn’t only affect you it also affect those around you.
Sleep is one of the unavoidable daily-living activities and it is one of the most important factors contributing to a person’s health. A quality sleep is essential for the physical, cognitive and psychological well-being of a person. Learning, memory processing and maintenance of the brain are among the most important functions of sleep. In addition to maintaining the brain, sleep has important roles in controlling the functions of many other body systems. Sleep-related issues are common in today’s society, especially in high school and college students’ populations. “In recent surveys, nearly 75% of university students reported occasional sleep problems such as difficulty in falling asleep, sleep disturbances, delayed sleep phase syndrome and excessive daytime sleepiness” (Altun, Insaf, et al.). These sleep
"Sleep and Disease Risk." Healthy Sleep. WGBH Educational Foundation and the Harvard Medical School Division of Sleep Medicine., 18 Dec. 2007. Web. 22 Nov. 2013. .
It’s very important that people know how much sleep they need. Sleeping improves people’s health while lack of sleep causes detriment
Sleep is a fundamental need for everyone who needs sleep. Sleep is as important as eating food and drinking fluids. But teenagers are the ones seen not getting enough sleep at night. It is proven that teenagers get the minimum hours of sleep than any other age group. Teenagers are seen getting about five hours or less of sleep each night. Lack of sleep can affect many thing in a negative way. Sleep deprivation can affect things such as abilities to learn, listen, pay attention, and drive. It can also affect someone's mental health and physical health.
“Twelve Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep.” (2009, Dec. 18). The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Healthy
Sleep and Sleep Disorders. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 July 2013. Web. 7 May 2014. .
Getting enough sleep can increase our chances of being more mentally/physically healthy and our safety throughout the day. How we feel throughout the day is depending on our sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to impaired judgment and actions, which can be a safety hazard towards yourself and your surroundings. When we sleep, our bodies are working to revitalize the brain to form new pathways to help with memory functions and our physical health such as healing repair heart and blood vessels and hormone balance. It is very important for everyone to maintain a good night’s rest to maintain daytime performance and lower stress. Sleep will reduce the levels of stress, help others gain control on their actions and avoid depression. Contributing to these sleep benefits will change your body and mind
Wells, M., & Vaughn, B. V. (2012). Poor Sleep Challenging the Health of a Nation. Neurodiagnostic Journal,52(3), 233-249.