Smartphone usage at night and its effect on sleep duration and quality, and its overall impact on mental health is a widely debated subject, with many of the studies being conducted having different or inconclusive results based around several factors such as: maturation, the environment...
Introduction The adage “snoozers are in fact losers” has become a popular mantra in contemporary society, highlighting the negative consequences of oversleeping. However, a closer analysis reveals that this statement is overly simplistic and fails to capture the complexity of sleep patterns and their impact...
Athletes often go all out to hit their goals. They train every day, eat right, and usually put their social lives on hold just to focus on their sport. But what if there’s another thing they could be doing to boost performance? Well, sleep might...
Ever thought about how important sleep really is? I mean, we all know it’s crucial, but have you ever considered just how vital it is for keeping us going physically, mentally, and emotionally? The Restorative Theory of Sleep gives us some answers. It says that...
In a perfect world, we would all start our days well-rested, bright-eyed, and cheerful, with no need for a cup of coffee. Caffeine might keep us awake, but our need for sleep is persistent and our lack of it has real consequences. Most people know...
Introduction So, let’s talk about sleep. It’s one of those basic things our bodies need, like food and water. You know, to keep us healthy, sharp, and just feeling good overall. But here’s the thing: in today’s fast-paced world, sleep often gets pushed to the...
The purpose of the research performed in this article was to analyze how quality of sleep affects the brain. The research question was whether sleep quality is associated with cortical and hippocampal volumes as well as measures of atrophy in the brain. It was hypothesized...
Sleep and rest are vital to children’s health and wellbeing due to their rapid growth and development in such a small period of time. This is essential to the development of a child as their behaviors, memory and social skills mature significantly during this time....
There are only some things that literally can not live and one of them is sleeping, all living organisms sleep even plants and bacteria. People sleep almost a third of their lives. We can not avoid it since it is important for life since our...
The escalating cost of living and societal pressure has forced modern-day people to be more industrious than their peers in the previous generation. To obtain set goals, people are forced to work for long hours. Students are increasingly spending more time in libraries and study...
Sleep is a very important part of the human life. One that is ultimately required for the body to function properly. But it is quite unfortunate that the world is becoming busier by the day and people are spending less time sleeping. In fact, a...
According to Scientific American, 17-year old Randy Gardner in 1965 set an all-time world record all for a science fair project as part of a sleep deprivation experiment by staying awake for 264 hours that is 11 days. The first day his eyes had stopped...
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human life, essential for physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. However, for many individuals, the quest for a peaceful night’s rest remains elusive due to the presence of sleeping disorders. This essay explores the intricate world...
Sleep duration and its impact on cognitive performance are critical factors for college students’ academic success and overall well-being. This quantitative essay aims to conduct an empirical analysis of the effects of sleep duration on cognitive performance in college students. Through rigorous data collection and...
