Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders

Introduction

Sleep disorders is one of the most relevant health problems in our society. The importance of good sleep quality is essential for a good quality of life and health. According to dr. Merrill Mitler, a sleep expert and NIH neuroscientist. Sleeping maintains all aspects of the body in one way or another: energy and molecular balance, as well as intellectual function, alertness and humor

Developing

The duration of the sleep required for a young person to feel awake and alert during the day is on average 7 to 8 hours, in a 24 -hour period. Restrictions at sleep schedule can lead to partial or total sleep deprivation. Total sleep deprivation is presented if a person does not sleep, and happens in acute situations. Partial sleep deprivation refers to reduced or interrupted night sleep, as is the case with doctors’ work schedule.

Studies have shown that sleep problems such as difficulty sleeping and maintaining sleep are common complaints among university students. The university students face different challenges during this period, such as exams, work, family relationships and classes.

A poor sleep quality, in addition, in university students would affect both motor and cognitive performance, mood and even metabolic aspects. All this because in sleep there is a physical and mental recovery, reorganizing memory and intelligence, among other superior functions, affecting the performance of the person.

conclusion

Epidemiological studies have shown that a dream of small amount of hours (on the other hand, a proportion of university students reports lack of sleep due to stress during periods of tests or exams; with negative consequences for academic performance, difficulty in concentration andgeneral well-being.

Smoking also negatively affects sleep quality, because nicotine stimulates the release of neurotransmitters (such as dopamine and serotonin) that regulate sleep, resulting in an altered dream.