OVERVIEW OF SLEEP

Circadian Rythm

• A daily rhythmic activity cycle, based on 24-hour intervals, that is exhibited by many organisms.
• The rhythms are entrainable.
• The rhythms exhibit temperature compensation.
• Shift work, pregnancy, time zone change, etc.. causes Circadian disorder

Sleep Stages

What is Rem Sleep?

• one of the five stages of sleep that most people experience nightly.
•  a stage of sleep characterized by the rapid and random movement of the eyes
• The relative amount of REM sleep varies considerably with age
• Babies can spend up to 50% of their sleep in the REM stage, compared to only about 20% for adults.
•  REM sleep happens 90 minutes after you fall asleeplist item here

What is Insomnia

• Insomnia is trouble falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. 
• nsomnia can be acute (short-term) or chronic (ongoing).
• Insomnia can cause daytime sleepiness and a lack of energy.
• These problems can prevent you from doing your best at work or school.

What is narcolepsy?

• Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive sleepiness and frequent daytime sleep attacks.
• Narcolepsy is a lifelong sleep disorder that makes you feel overwhelmingly tired
• About one in 2,000 people have some form of narcolepsy

What is sleep apnea?

• can make you wake up in the morning feeling tired or unrefreshed even though you have had a full night of sleep.
• Obstructive sleep apnea is a common and serious sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing during sleep.
• he lack of oxygen your body receives can have negative long-term consequences for your health.
• The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA.

Why is sleep important ?

• Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life.
• Healthy Brain Function and Emotional Well-Being
• helps you function well throughout the day
• sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety.