The Importance of Sleep

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The Importance of Sleep By Charlie Osler

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The Importance of Sleep

By Charlie Osler

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You should be sleeping 8 hours a night

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What is Sleep Deprivation

• Not getting enough sleep• Can be caused by a wide variety of things• Can be long term or short term

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Sleep Deprivation-Diabetes-Heart Problems-Higher Mortality Rate-Feeling Tired

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Oversleeping

• Obesity• Head Aches • Back Pain • Depression

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When Should I Sleep?

-Pre-Midnight Hour = 2 Post-Midnight Hour-10PM-6AM better than 12AM-8AM-Circadian Rhythm

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Bad Sleeping EnvironmentTelevision is bad because:

-It stimulates your mind-Stops Melatonin Production

Eating is bad because:-hard for body to sleep while digesting-Sugar and Caffeine bad-Turkey has L-Tryptophan an amino acid that makes you drowsy

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Good Sleeping Environment

-Turning Down the Temperature-Avoiding Large Dinner-Keeping Noise Down-Keep lights Off-Reserve Bed For Sleeping

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Thank You!