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The Power of Sleep

The Power of Sleep . Emily Carrier. What is sleep?. Reduced or absence of consciousness Inactivity of voluntary muscles Nervous system isn’t active. Importance of Sleep. Learning and Memory Commits new information to memory Metabolism and weight Sleep deprivation causes weight gain

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The Power of Sleep

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  1. The Power of Sleep Emily Carrier

  2. What is sleep? • Reduced or absence of consciousness • Inactivity of voluntary muscles • Nervous system isn’t active

  3. Importance of Sleep • Learning and Memory • Commits new information to memory • Metabolism and weight • Sleep deprivation causes weight gain • Safety • Falling asleep while driving • Mood • Irritability, impatience • Cardiovascular health • Sleep loss results in irritability • Disease • Alters immune function

  4. Common Sleep Disorders • Sleep Apnea • Nightmares • Narcolepsy • Insomnia

  5. Sleep Cycles • Non Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) • Quiet Sleep • Rapid Eye Movement (REM) • Active Sleep

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

  7. Is Too Much Sleep Bad? • Yes, oversleeping can cause • Diabetes • Heart Disease • Depression • Obesity • Headaches

  8. Don’t Forget! • Sleep is enjoyable! • You need it for your overall wellbeing • Too much of sleep can be harmful to your health • Enjoy it while you can!

  9. Resources • http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/importance_of_sleep_and_health • http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need • http://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-disorders • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep • http://psychology.about.com/od/statesofconsciousness/a/SleepStages.htm • http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/physical-side-effects-oversleeping

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