Health Sciences 2000A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, Sleep Debt

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 2000A/B
• Professor: Kenneth Kirkwood

Document Summary

Sleep for students, online activities are a common factor reducing sleep. Other factors: academic pressure, relationship issues, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, drug use. 32% of working adults (2008) only get a good night sleep a few nights a month those of african descent reported least sleep, asians the most. Not getting good sleep makes you more vulnerable to illnesses. Overweight/obese people have more fat in their throats/tongues/tonsils and are more at risk for sleep disorders two appetite regulating hormones affected by sleep deprivation: ghrelin: stimulates appetite leptin: signals you are full. Sleep contributes to neurological functioning: restricting sleep can cause neurological issues like reduced attention, poor memory, reduced cognitive ability, getting stuck in a rut , students who pull all nighters and are short sleepers have lower gpas. Irritability can actually be a sign of fatigue. Stress and sleep a complex relationship, feeding off each other.