Sleep Deprivation Symptoms

What are the most common symptoms of sleep deprivation

Sleep deprivation is when one goes without enough sleep for a few days or an extended period of time. The body usually uses the moment when one is asleep to refresh and repair itself. Thus, therefore, means that when one is sleep deprived, their body will not have enough time to repair … Read more

Sleep Deprivation Delays Wound Healing

Did you know that sleep deprivation can delay wound healing

Without proper sleep, the body can not recover and rejuvenate for the next day. Sleep deprivation is a stress-induced complication but can also lead to additional stress upon the body. For individuals who suffer from injury, sleep deprivation can have an adverse effect on the healing and recovery process. Wound healing is … Read more

Sleep Deprivation Damages Your Mental Health

Did you know that sleep deprivation can damage your mental health

While it is true that not everyone needs the same amount of sleep, everyone needs whatever for them is ‘enough.’ ‘Enough’ means that the sleep is adequate to rest the body and allow the mind a needed recess from the necessary activities of consciousness that preoccupy most of our waking hours. Not … Read more

How Exercise Can Affect Sleep Deprivation

How exercise can affect sleep deprivation

Exercising has proven to be a great way to help with sleep deprivation. The physical type of exercise isn’t the only way to go, either. There are 3 types of exercises that can help you get a better night’s sleep starting tonight, and we’ll take a look at each one below… Several … Read more

Sleep Apnea: What Is It and Can It Be Controlled?

What is sleep Apnea and can it be controlled

What is sleep apnea and how do you control sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder where someone has short periods of pauses during breathing, or even short breaths while sleeping. Pauses during breathing can last only a few seconds to a few minutes. Sleep apnea can occur five to thirty times … Read more

Pregnancy and Sleeping Through the Night

How can you get a good night's sleep during pregnancy

During pregnancy, it is very common for the woman not to be able to sleep throughout the night. This is because the pregnant woman is often plagued with physical discomfort, anxiety, stress, and changes in hormones. During the pregnancy period, the pregnant woman might wake up several times during the night due … Read more

Why Do We Sometimes Wake Up Right Before The Alarm?

Why do we sometimes wake up right before the alarm

Let’s admit it; we all need help, and sometimes a little coaxing, to wake up every morning. Well, for some, it’s the rather annoying sound of an alarm, while others; it’s the undesirable coercion by a loved one. Either way, there are just those weird times when you instinctively wake up right … Read more

What Is The Sleep Cycle? (REM, nREM)

What is the sleep cycle

Every human being requires sleep just like all other animals. It is important for all normal human beings to understand that sleep is usually part of the normal daily cycle. Having too much sleep or too little of it is always a problem for physical and psychological being. The natural human sleep … Read more