The Superpowers of Our Sleep
Laetitia S. Gaspar, Bárbara Santos, Ana Teresa Barros-Viegas, João Almeida Cardoso, Sara Varela Amaral, Catarina Carvalhas-Almeida, Ana Santos-Carvalho, Cláudia Cavadas, Ana Rita Álvaro
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Laetitia S. Gaspar, Bárbara Santos, Ana Teresa Barros-Viegas, João Almeida Cardoso, Sara Varela Amaral, Catarina Carvalhas-Almeida, Ana Santos-Carvalho, Cláudia Cavadas, Ana Rita Álvaro
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Sleep is a fundamental function of the human body and it is crucial for our well-being and health. Most people are not aware of the importance of sleep. Only few adopt good sleep habits and sleep enough hours. This can lead to several consequences, such as problems with attention and memory and the development of diseases. Each one of us has an internal rhythm that changes as we develop. Respecting the number of hours of sleep needed by our bodies is crucial. The practice of good sleep habits can help us have a good night’s sleep. However, some sleep problems can be more difficult to treat and a sleep specialist might be necessary to evaluate the situation and provide the appropriate treatment. Understanding sleep and recognizing its importance will help you to sleep better and, ultimately, to have a healthy life.
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Sleep is a fundamental function of the human body and it is crucial for our well-being and health. Most people are not aware of the importance of sleep. Only few adopt good sleep habits and sleep enough hours. This can lead to several consequences, such as problems with attention and memory and the development of diseases. Each one of us has an internal rhythm that changes as we develop. Respecting the number of hours of sleep needed by our bodies is crucial. The practice of good sleep habits can help us have a good night’s sleep. However, some sleep problems can be more difficult to treat and a sleep specialist might be necessary to evaluate the situation and provide the appropriate treatment. Understanding sleep and recognizing its importance will help you to sleep better and, ultimately, to have a healthy life.
Key concepts: Sleep (system call), Sleep patterns, Medicine, Psychology, Circadian rhythm, Computer science, Neuroscience, Operating system