The national sleep debt: Too many get too little

Article Abstract:

Sleeping for a minimum of six to eight hours is considered to be very important in maintaining good health for adults as well as older people but a survey by the National Sleep Foundation has revealed that American adults are very much sleep deprived. Inadequate sleep can lead to a variety of health problems from common cold, memory impairment, high blood pressure and even loss of energy and concentration so to help get better sleep some pointers are illustrated.

Risk factors

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Jet lag: Getting back in sync

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Jet lag occurs when traveling long distances by plane and is most noticeable when a person flies across three or more time zones, as the body cannot adjust quickly to the sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin is a nonprescription supplement that helps reduce jet lag as the hormone production in the brain's pineal gland increases when the natural light outside decreases thus signaling time for sleep.

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Tricks to try when you're out of sync

Article Abstract:

People who experience jet lag and who work at night need to desynchronize their circadian rhythms which are influenced by sleepcycles and daylight. For jet lag, this is accomplished by exposure to sunlight. Night workers, in contrast, require bright lights at night and dark surroundings during daytime.

Physiological aspects, Circadian rhythms, Night work

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