why is sleep good for you? i'm writing a speech and need some good facts?
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Getting a good night’s sleep is an essential biological need. Without it, you can’t be your best during the day – at work, at home and in the car. Our behavior, moods, our ability to make decisions and even our eating habits are affected by the quality of sleep we get1. You can dramatically improve your quality of life by getting a good night’s sleep, which allows you to fully rest your body and your mind, so when you’re awake, you’re ready to take on all the things you need to on a daily business. LIVE LIFE! \n\nThe American Academy of Sleep Medicine \nreports that a majority of Americans say they experience frequent sleep problems and nearly 25% experience daytime sleepiness that often interferes with work and other activities. Left untreated, sleep problems can contribute to significant health problems, such as strokes, heart attacks, high blood pressure, clinical depression, diabetes and other serious conditions.
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Deep sleep helps produce natural ghb,which has some clinical proof that it does in fact slow the aging process,melatonin helps a lot of people acheive deep r.e.m sleep
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when we sleep our brains dont shut down but slow down.  we rejuvinate our brain causing us to think more clearly and be more preductive in just about everything we do.  It can effect the body in the long run.  Our muscles dont get the proper rest they require.  here are two links.  the first goes into great detail about what it does to the brain and the second is sleep deprivation fron diccovery.com
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No fucking is good for your health (as long as you wear protection).\n\nGets the heart going, increases blood flow, make you happier....
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I try staying awake to finish term papers a lot.  Keep the lights on so that you don't think of it as night time.  Too much caffine will make you hyper, but just enough will keep your brain stimulated enough to stay awake.  Try sleeping a lot the night before and take a nap that day so you aren't as tired at night.  Try to do all your research before hand so that all you need to do it put it all together.  Do your citations and stuff the next day.  A lot of people say power naps help, but for me if I were to lie down I would stay asleep all night.  Whatever works for you.
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For a full night's sleep, you need to sleep for 8/9 hours every night.  If you wake up at 6:00am, you would want to get to bed around 9:00pm.  Also, if you don't have breakfast, you should becuase that is your "morning fuel" to keep you going all day.  Some good breakfasts include eggs, or toast with peanut butter, or anything with protein, unlike sugars, which give you a sprint of energy but you crash just afterwards.
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well of course both are very important. sleep lets your body regain strenth and needs that. when you are awake, it can't provide. when you are awake, you control your health in food and excerize which leads to sleep which leads to the healing of the muscles and other body parts........ever hear of beauty sleep?
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I was always tired and could not figure out why and then was sent for a sleep study and found I had sleep apnea.  When they finally put the mask on me and I went to sleep, something I thought I was doing at home, I slept better than I had in years and that couple of hours on that machine was fantastic.  I could not believe the difference.  Then it was explained to me what was happening.  I was not conscious of it but was waking many times every hour so did not get the deep sleep I needed, thus I was always worn out.  When I got my machine, I slept like a baby and was not so tired any more.  I found that those that have apnea can have more chance of heart attack, stroke, and all sorts of nasty things that can cause you to die as you are not breathing as you should, nor are you getting the rest you need so eventually it can kill.  So are they worth it?  You bet!!!  The machines are very expensive but well worth having.  I have had one for over ten years now and sleep very well where before I got it was worn out all the time.  What is a good nights sleep and good health worth to you?  If I had it to do over again I would do it earlier so I think it is very worthwhile doing the study.  Good luck.  Sweet dreams!!!
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Be grateful that you laugh in your sleep.  It is very healthy for you.  Some people cry or scream in their sleep.\nI'll bet you have a great sense of humor.
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SLEEP TALKING\nSleep talking (somniloquy) refers to any utterance made during sleep, from one word to entire sentences. It can be brought on by stress or some illness. It is relatively harmless although disturbing to room mates. \n\nSYMPTOMS:\nSpeaking or muttering during sleep \nSleeper is not aware he is talking \nSometimes shouting, singing or moaning \nMay be associated with other sleep disorders \nMay be associated with physical or mental illness \n\nTREATMENT\nAvoid or eliminate stress. \nTry relaxation techniques or meditation. \nHave someone awaken you \n\n\n\n\nSLEEP WALKING\nSleep walking (somnambulism) refers to everything from sitting up in bed to getting up and performing detailed tasks. The sleeper does these things as though in a trance. It's relatively harmless provided the walker is protected from harmful situations like upper story windows, bunk beds and stairs.\n\nSYMPTOMS:\n\nRising from the bed during sleep \nBlank face. Stares into space \nUnresponsive when spoken to \nDifficult to awaken \nNo recall of the incident \nMay consist of sitting up making walking motions, actually walking, or even performing detailed tasks. \n\nTREATMENT\nAgain, as in nightmares, sleep talking, etc., stress can be a big factor. \nTry relaxation techniques or meditation prior to bed time. \nAvoid becoming over tired or fatigued. \nSome drugs can cause episodes of sleep walking. \nAvoid the use of alcohol. \nIf you sleep with someone, have them awaken you if you become restless. \nIf you sleep walk, make sure your surroundings are safe and obstacle free. Avoid sleeping upstairs or in an upper bunk\n\n\n\n\nNightmares\nIt's important to distinguish between nightmares and night terrors. The two occur during different stages of sleep. Night terrors occur during NREM sleep, cause screaming and thrashing about and are rarely remembered in detail.\nNightmares occur in REM sleep. They cause fear but rarely the screaming and other symptoms associated with night terrors. Nightmares can be remembered as well or badly as any other dream.\n\n\nJust Bad Dreams?\nA nightmare is in effect "just" a bad dream, albeit a very intense one. However nightmares can be extremely distressing and should not be discounted.\nDuring a nightmare the pulse may increase and the body sweat - physiological responses to a very real feeling of fear. Nightmares usually result in the sleeper waking with a feeling of fear or anxiety however this soon passes.\n\nIt's wrong to say "only children have nightmares". Certainly children seem to have more nightmares, however most adults still have them on occasion. One difference seems to be that adults are better at ignoring their nightmares. By next morning adults often forget that they had a nightmare - or at least manage to suppress the memory.\n\n\nWhat Causes Nightmares?\nThere's no single cause of nightmares. Sometimes physical factors can be involved, such as illness and/or medication. Sometimes a nightmare reflects some unusual stress or trauma in the waking world. Sometimes it is just a result of small, niggling worries that have been ignored for too long.\nNightmares rarely cause any direct physical harm beyond interrupted sleep. However they can still have an indirect impact. Even if you put the nightmare aside as "just a bad dream", you can find yourself going through the next day feeling unusually irritable, moody or depressed. An unresolved nightmare can lead to a bad day.\n\nOne suggestion is to try to "neutralise" the nightmare before going back to sleep. Lie back and visualise a positive, peaceful and happy alternative to the nightmare. If you were being chased, perhaps you turn and face the pursuer, only to discover it's a cuddly teddy bear just having fun. If you were falling, perhaps you float gently down onto a thick feather mattress covered with silk sheets. Even if you can't think of a specific alternative to the dream, be sure to conjure
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It is harmful for you, though you might not feel anything more than tired.\n\nHave a look at this article and you'll see some of the price you'll pay for too little sleep. \n\n http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_deprivation\n\n(I am a nightowl, and I learned that the diabetes I have might have been headed off by enough sleep.)\n\nAlso check out:\nhttp://www.familymatters.tv/level_4/health/sleepdeprivation.htm\n\nIf you're a teenager, things are even more serious.  Check a search engine for "sleep deprivation in teens".
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Ya, they say it's not good to eat before going to sleep, but what the heck, we only live once, I eat a snack before bed, cookies and milk usually..God bless
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A wonderful book on that subject (and lots of other things like that, too) is Super-Market Remedies by Cass Ingram. It is all about the foods that can give you energy, make you sleepy, cure some diseases, etc. I doubt if you're looking for those answers, but it lists almost every plant, food, and nut, and what the effects on you are.\n\nYou may not want to go out and buy a book like that (even though you probably should) so here are the foods that it says give you energy, I've found that they really do, too:\n\nAlmonds\nAvocados\nBasil\nBeef\nCabbage\nCantaloupe\nChicken\nEggs\nFilbert\nGrapefruit\nOlives\nOregano\nPeanuts\nRed Sweet Peppers\nRice Bran\nSalt\nCherry Tomatoes\nWatercress              \n\nI would really suggest buying the book, it not only shows you what food will provide energy, sleepiness, whatever you may want, but also helps with your diet, I am a happy, healthy person, and most of it is due to this book.\n\nAnd, of course, fresh air and exercise usually helps, too.
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Sleep. You will restore your stamina if you do, and most likely make you in a better mood when you wake up. You'll get your work done fatser and more efficiently. I find that if you don't want to go to sleep, but feel the need you have to, putting your T.V on sleep with a low volume, and just closing your eyes and listening, helps alot. Reading is also good.
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Make Time for yourself your a great person and need to make yourself time for only you! Its healthy to get 8 or 9 hours of sleep or more!
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From Dr. Andrew Weil:\nThe two best natural sleep aids are valerian and melatonin. Valerian is a sedative herb, used for centuries. You can find standardized extracts in health food stores and pharmacies. Take one to two capsules a half hour before bedtime. \nMelatonin is a hormone that regulates the wake/sleep cycle and other daily biorhythms. Try sublingual tablets (to be placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve); take 2.5 milligrams at bedtime as an occasional dose, making sure that your bedroom is completely dark. New evidence suggests that a much lower dose, 0.25 to 0.3 milligrams, is more effective for regular use. \n\nAlso, he recommends a lot of lifestyle suggestions:\nEstablish a consistent bedtime routine. This is one of the most important factors in maintaining good sleeping habits. Routines may include taking a warm bath or a relaxing walk in the evening, or practicing meditation/relaxation exercises as part of your regular nighttime routine. \n\nTry to go to bed at the same time every night, and get up at the same time each morning. This includes weekends. \n\nGet plenty of exercise during the day. Studies have shown that people who are physically active sleep better than those who are sedentary. The more energy you expend during the day, the sleepier you will feel at bedtime. Just be sure not to engage in vigorous exercise too close to bedtime as that can make it more difficult to fall asleep. \n\nReduce your intake of caffeine, particularly in the evening. \n\nAvoid stimulants like caffeine and limit alcohol. \nBoth, even when consumed early in the day, can affect sleep. \n\nUse your bed only for sleeping and sex. Don’t use it to do work or watch TV. \n\nAvoid large meals late in the evening. \n\nIf you can’t fall asleep within half an hour of going to bed, get up and read or do something calming until you feel sleepy. \n\nLearn and use a relaxation technique regularly. Breathing exercises, meditation and yoga are good examples. \nUse “white noise” devices to block out surrounding environmental noise. \n\nTake a hot bath before bedtime. Try a few drops of relaxing oil of lavender in the water.\n \nShort naps are good. Try to get into the habit of napping: ten to twenty minutes in the afternoon, preferably lying down in a darkened room. \n\nSpend some time outdoors as often as you can to get exposure to bright, natural light. If you are concerned about harmful effects of solar radiation, do it before ten in the morning or after three in the afternoon or use sunscreen. \n\nTry to give yourself some time - up to an hour - in dim light before you go to sleep at night. Lower the lighting in your house and bedroom and if other members of the household object, wear sunglasses. \n\nDon’t obsess about not sleeping. Not surprisingly, studies have shown that individuals who worry about falling asleep have greater trouble dropping off. It may help to remind yourself that while sleeplessness is troublesome, it isn’t life-threatening. \n\nHope that this helps!
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I don't know what if anything it has to do with health, but I know it is much more comfortable than sleeping with clothes on.\n\nAnd that could be good for your mental health.