KNH 242 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Memory Consolidation, Microsleep, Pineal Gland
21 Feb 2017
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Neuroscience tells us differently as some parts of your brain are actually more active while sleeping. While true, the caloric saving that happens during sleep is not saving enough energy to really make a difference. Memory consolidation, increased creativity and problem solving, neural connections that are important are strengthened while less important connections fade away. Poor sleep health is a common problem w 25% of u. s adults reporting insufficient sleep or rest at least out of every 30 days. According to a recent survey from the american college health. Association, only about 10% of students reported getting enough sleep to feel well rested six or more days a week. About 60% of students said they felt tired, lethargic, or sleepy for 3 or more days in the past week. Teens need 9 hours but only get about 5. The average amount of sleep in the 1950s was 9 hours/night.
