December 15, 2020
by Patricia Tomasi
Did you know that adults need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep per day and that adolescents need eight to ten hours? According to statistics from the Institute of Medicine, American adults and teens aren’t getting enough sleep. How does lack of sleep or sleep deprivation affect our brain’s reward system? An average of 50-70 million American adults have a sleep disorder. The most common sleep disorder is insomnia. Approximately 30 per cent of American adults say they have experienced short term insomnia while 10 per cent say they experience chronic insomnia. A new study published in eNeuro looked at sleep-deprivation and rewards using mice and cocaine.
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August 21, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Researchers have found a poor sleep can contribute to feelings of loneliness and make a person less socially desirable.
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December 11, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA
Sleep. Sleep is something that many of us admit that we want to get more of, but most of us don't. As I write this, I've been struggling with my sleep patterns for a couple of weeks at this point. We all go through times like that, but did you know that, if you are not getting enough sleep, you can actually be negatively affecting your mental health? It's true. Getting good sleep and feeling well rested is absolutely vital when it comes to taking care of our mental health. Why? We're going to take a closer look at that and how you can be sure to get better sleep.
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November 28, 2014
by David Porter, MA
Sleep is a basic requirement for survival, as essential as air, food, and water. It is a period of time where the activity of our body and brain are on standby, so both can not only reduce the amount of energy used, but recharge vital functions. It is something we must all do about every 16 hours.
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September 23, 2014
by David Porter, MA
Sleep can be a low priority in our fast-paced society. Are you feeling the pressure to be constantly busy in order to succeed? While it may not seem like a major detriment, here are several reasons why sleep deprivation can be quite costly.
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Mental Illness, Cognitive Decline, or Sleep Deprivation? How to tell the difference, and why it is important.
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