A Third Of USAults Don T Get Enough Sleep By Morgan Manella

The silence of the night was peaceful and calm until a shrill sound cut through the air. BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! It was 6:00 am and the alarm clock you had set the night before at midnight had gone off. As you trudge around through the day nodding off while working and when you are awake not being able to focus on the task at hand, you tell yourself you will get more sleep tonight. Alas, the cycle will inevitably repeat. Many Americans struggle with this problem and often do not recognize just how important it is to get a proper amount of sleep. Unfortunately, the health problems(both physical and mental) of sleep deprivation can be more severe than many people realize.

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    Sleep is a complicated process that many of us take for granted. Without sleep, we would die. Sleep has many benefits, but unfortunately some people with sleep disorders or people with night shift jobs are unable to experience the benefits of sleep. The majority of people in the world face sleep deprivation because they do not get the recommended eight hours of sleep a night. Since many people are constantly in a sleep deprived state, they are unaware

In the article, “At Every Age, Feeling the Effects of Too Little Sleep,” Jane Brody examines the impacts of sleep deprivation on human health. She argues a significant portion of Americans, throughout all demographics, sleep for fewer than the recommended number of hours each night and that this constant sleep deprivation leads to negative health effects in the short and long terms. Brody attests current sleep levels are inadequate for the sustained health of the American population, claiming hanges ought to be made in order to bring sleep amounts up to a reasonable amount for increased longevity and quality of life. Particularly, Brody advocates for later start times for teenagers and

Sleep is an important part of life; it is the time when the mind can relax and the body gets busy fighting infections and rejuvenating for the following day. As recommended by doctors and sleep professionals a person needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep a day while children, adolescents and elderly are recommended to get more. Sleep health consist of the quality and duration a person gets each night. Sleep health for many people is not easily obtained; technology, anxiety, stress, work, family, and financial issues can interrupt it. Some suffer from Sleep disorders and some simply do not have time for sleep, nonetheless, these interruptions are causing people to suffer mentally and physically. According to Healthy people 2020, “Poor sleep health is

     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.

For every living being, sleep is a natural cycle that restores us while we shut-down; we emerge like Lazarus from our slumber. For some, though, sleep is as elusive as it is necessary, and many don’t get enough. Unbeknownst to those unfortunate people afflicted with disturbances in normal sleep patterns, the effects of sleep deprivation are detrimental and compounding. “The Sleep Cure: The Fountain of Youth is Closer Than You Ever Thought” by Alice Park, published for TIME Health on February 16th, 2017, extols the virtues of receiving a good night’s sleep by providing the testimonies of esteemed professors and doctors, in-depth information about health complications stemming from a lack of restful sleep, and a large dose of scare tactics in an attempt to persuade the reader to get more rest.

Sleep is a major component of human life, taking up almost a third of an individual’s lifetime and allowing the brain to process an individual’s experiences, thoughts, and memories. Proper sleep is vital to maintaining good health, as it is associated with maintenance of many of the body’s processes such as metabolism and disease prevention. This has become difficult as this modernizing world is completely changing the lifestyles of societies, and therefore the patterns of human sleep, due to school work, shift work, or even to the increasing presence of technology in households (Worthman, 2013). This potentially leads to sleep deprivation, which is associated with dramatic changes in health if it occurs for long periods of time. Insomnia

Sleep health is essential for an individual’s health and well-being. Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation is an unmet public health concern. It is estimated that fifty to seventy million Americans chronically suffer from some type of sleep disorder, which in turn, effects daily function and negatively affecting health and longevity (The National Academy of Sciences, 2006). Sleep is increasingly identified as important to public health, for it has been linked to motor vehicle crashes, industrial disasters, and medical or occupational errors. Not only can lack of sleep lead to hazardous outcomes but it can also lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, depression, and obesity.

Introduction: Sleep deprivation is on the rise in the United State and it is also having a profound impact on the cognitive abilities of young adults as their school performance and decision making are weakened due to a lack of sleep. These effects also translate to poor memory and may have extremely damaging long term effects as a person ages including an increase in diseases such as Dementia and personality disorders. Sleep deprivation is the number one reason for the increase in people’s demeanor change as it can damage the increase of key hormones and change a person’s personality with just a few nights of insufficient sleep. Most of the psychological diseases common in the united states currently can be in some way brought back to a lack of sleep and it’s harmful effects including depression and mood disorders.

People think that when they have to finish something they can just stay up late to complete it and lose precious sleep time. In reality, that should not be the case. Millions of people around the world suffer from sleep deprivation. (“Why Sleep”). Many people look at sleep as a luxury. Some people think that they can skip sleep and depend on coffee. The truth is the human body needs sleep. “Sleep is essential for a person’s health and wellbeing” (“Why Sleep”). Sleep provides a time for the body’s cells to recover from the wear and tear of daily life (“Does”). Sleep deprivation can lead to many physical health problems, including a higher risk of diabetes, a higher risk of obesity, and

What exactly is sleep? Sleep not only allows the human body to rest and reset after a long day but it also plays a critical role in immune function, metabolism, memory, learning and our vital body functions (Harvard Medical School, n.d.). When the human body becomes warn down and unable to properly regenerate and rest, it becomes more and more susceptible to disease, infection and health complications. In the American culture society burns the candle at both ends which often spirals into a whole complicated mess of sleep deprivation, poor decisions, poor diet and nutrition and memory issues (Harvard Medical School, n.d.). It is absolutely vital that humans get at least the minimal amount of sleep required to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The study explored in this paper reveals the consequences of insufficient sleep in addition to the health risks associated with this insufficiency.

Contrary to the notion that sleep corresponds with laziness, the consequences of sleep deficiency are undeniable. Research indicates that, “sleep is a period of heavy physiological

If you walk into a gym on any given day, you will see countless people attempting to improve their well-being by running on an elliptical, lifting weights, and drinking healthy smoothies. Almost everyone knows the benefits of exercise and healthy eating, but few people realize that getting the proper amount of sleep shares some of the same positive benefits. Studies show that a sleep of over eight hours can lead to a stronger immune system, increased memory, and a significant decrease in major health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and heart attacks. In addition, increased sleep is shown to significantly increase an individual 's mood, lower their risk of injury, and allow them to have clearer thinking. The benefits of

On average, humans spend at least one-third of their lives asleep, adding up to around 26 years for a typical lifespan(“stud”). Although scientists have yet to find a reason behind the necessity for humans to sleep, it is an essential part of all human lives. However, scientists have been doing extensive testing for years, and have resulted in many credible hypothesis on why humans must sleep. Contrary to what would be expected considering sleep consumes a great deal of human life, sleep problems are one of the most common complaints that doctors hear from their patients (“stud”). Not attaining enough sleep repeatedly can cause major effects on a person, and even result in death when extreme.