The Power of Sleep

The Power of SleepEmily Carrier

What is sleep?Reduced or absence of consciousnessInactivity of voluntary musclesNervous system isnt active

Importance of SleepLearning and MemoryCommits new information to memory Metabolism and weightSleep deprivation causes weight gainSafetyFalling asleep while drivingMoodIrritability, impatienceCardiovascular healthSleep loss results in irritabilityDiseaseAlters immune function

Common Sleep DisordersSleep Apnea

Nightmares

Narcolepsy

Insomnia

5Sleep CyclesNon Rapid Eye Movement (NREM)Quiet SleepRapid Eye Movement (REM)Active Sleep

Sometimes you love something so much you just wake up!http://youtu.be/3caA5A-bYDc

Is Too Much Sleep Bad?Yes, oversleeping can causeDiabetesHeart DiseaseDepressionObesityHeadachesDont Forget!Sleep is enjoyable!You need it for your overall wellbeingToo much of sleep can be harmful to your healthEnjoy it while you can!

Resourceshttp://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/importance_of_sleep_and_healthhttp://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-needhttp://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-disordershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleephttp://psychology.about.com/od/statesofconsciousness/a/SleepStages.htmhttp://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/physical-side-effects-oversleeping10