Sleep deprivation has adverse consequences for a variety of cognitive functions. The exact effects of sleep deprivation, though, are dependent upon the cognitive process examined. Within working memory, for example, some component processes are more vulnerable to sleep deprivation than others. ...
We go through life thinking we’ve rested because we have gotten enough sleep — but in reality we are missing out on the other types of rest we desperately need. The result is a culture of high-achieving, high-producing, chronically tired and chronically burned-out individuals. We’re suff...
We go through life thinking we’ve rested because we have gotten enough sleep — but in reality we are missing out on the other types of rest we desperately need. The result is a culture of high-achieving, high-producing, chronically tired and chronically burned-out individuals. We’re suff...
Most of the time, when we feel drained, we try to compensate by getting more sleep. And that makes sense — after all,most of us aren’t getting anywhere near the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night. But what do you do when you still feel exhausted even when you get ...
A sleep EEG of 190 patients without sleep deprivation was recorded, followed by a sleep EEG after 24 h of sleep deprivation on the next day. The patients suffered from various types of epilepsy, in their routine EEGs no epileptic discharges were seen. Both sleep EEGs were recorded under the...
Untreated sleep disorders can lead to: –Increased risk of accidents –Development of mood and anxiety disorders –False memory and cognitive decline from sleep deprivation –Higher risk of cerebrovascular accidents in periodic limb movement sleep disorder ...
What are the most common triggers of a seizure? Sleep deprivation, fever, substance use, stress, flashing lights, poor nutrition, hormonal changes, and not following medication protocols are some of the most common seizure triggers. How can one manage or control seizures?
especially when it comes to navigating the light/dark schedule. This means you could eventually confuse your body to the point of not knowing what time it is or when it’s time for bed. This could happen from continued sleep deprivation for a night owl, or from waking up before the sun...
Importance of Sufficient Delta Sleep: Getting enough deep delta wave sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being. Chronic sleep deprivation can disrupt delta wave activity and lead to a cascade of negative consequences. Age and Delta Waves: As we age, the production of delta waves natural...
38 Surprising Causes of Pain— Trying to understand pain when there is no obvious explanation Sensitization in Chronic Pain— Pain itself can change how pain works, resulting in more pain with less provocation Insomnia Until it Hurts— The role of sleep deprivation in chronic pain, especially musc...