Sleep Deprivation

Sleep Deprevation and What's the right amount of sleep?

Symptoms of sleep deprivation:Physical performanceCognitive abilitiesBlood pressure risesIncreased risk of heart attack and diabetesLack of concentration and energySymptoms of irratibility and depression

Michael Jackson apparently went 60 days without REM sleep

Many kids are getting less and less sleep due to increased workloads and late sport activities

People can lose sleep because of:Late work shiftsSchoolworkFamily obligationsInsomniaEtc.

Most physicians recommend that school age children should get at least 10 hours of sleep a night.Having a good night's rest leads to improved memory, reaction times, bodily functions, and more energy to carry out a day's tasks.

Your physical appearence can even change due to sleep deprivation

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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that regulates movement and emotional responces