Disturbed
sleep or insomnia is the bane of modern society plaguing millions around the
world. What causes this worrying problem and what effects does it have on us?
Do your research and find out. When you are ready, write an essay analyzing
your findings.
Circadian rhythm
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Circadian
rhythm https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm
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What
is the circadian rhythm? https://www.news-medical.net/health/Circadian-Rhythm.aspx
Documentary
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How
to get a good night’s sleep DW
Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqhSW8miqq8
The major reasons analyzed
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Blue
light has a dark side https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side
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Light
and circadian rhythms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU-JzVwx-2M
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Diet,
exercise and sleep https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/diet-exercise-sleep
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Anxiety
and sleep https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/anxiety-and-sleep#:~:text=Anxiety%20is%20frequently%20connected%20to,involving%20insomnia%20and%20anxiety%20disorders.
The major effects analyzed
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Can
poor sleep lead to Alzheimer’s or dementia? https://edition.cnn.com/2017/07/05/health/alzheimers-sleep-dementia-study/index.html
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What
would happen if you didn’t sleep? https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-would-happen-if-you-didn-t-sleep-claudia-aguirre
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Cardiovascular
disease risk greater in people prone to insomnia https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/19/insomniacs-risk-heart-failure-stroke-study
