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Sleep and Breakfast, 2008.
This paper discusses the importance of sleep and a good breakfast to a healthy life.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that research shows the value of sleep and the value of a healthy breakfast. For this reason, it is assumed that going to bed early and waking up early in the morning to have breakfast will help one to be healthier. The writer maintains that these actions should be part of any health regimen and can contribute both to physical and mental health, making the individual not only physically healthier but also more mentally alert throughout the day. The writer concludes that the link between adolescent behavior and health later in life is well known now and changing patterns to get more sleep and to eat a good breakfast is thus a step toward long-term health and well-being.
Outline:
Introduction
Sleep
Breakfast
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"The human body reacts to a human sleep cycle. At the beginning of the cycle, a brain chemical called serotonin starts the cycle, and this leads to the production of the hormone called melatonin. Soon after melatonin is produced, deep sleep takes place for some 4-5 hours. During this time. hormone is active and helps to regenerate the body. The last 2-3 hours of sleep are much lighter, and this time involves the cycles of the sexual hormones, with cycles that are active about the time the individual is waking. To match these cycles, the individual should be sleeping for some 7-71/2 hours. If the individual gets less sleep than this, then he or she is limiting the time for recovering from the stresses of life, which can add additional stress to the body each day. Also, improper and inadequate sleep does not support the primary hormones active while asleep. Since these hormones are the chemical messengers of the body and are vital to health, improper sleep patterns stress hormones and does not contribute to health."
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Sleep and Breakfast Intervention Plan, 2008.
This paper describes a health intervention plan devised by the author to combat chronic poor sleep habits and a questionable diet.
5,535 words (approx. 22.1 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper reviews literature that illustrates the importance of a strong diet and sleeping patterns upon the over-all health and well-being of young people. Moreover, the paper outlines some of the pertinent theories which offer insight into the entire process and additional time is taken to review the specific challenges the writer faced when implementing the plan and what has been learned from an admittedly difficult process.
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Abstract
Value of Sleep and Breakfast
Literature Review
Intervention plan
Summary and Self-Evaluation of Intervention
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"Indeed, a study of homeless women residing in downtown Los Angeles found that almost half of the women surveyed (there were 50 in total and they ranged in age from 18 to 44) slept 6 or fewer hours per night and had an uneven "day/night" sleep pattern. As well, employing the bio-behavioral framework to the full, lifestyle choices - habitual drinking, smoking, and drug use - were significant predictors of poor sleep patterns and mental health illnesses such as depression, chronic anxiety (especially anxiety sparked by worries about money and safety), and persistent loneliness, were also contributing factors to the "sleep/wake" patterns of the subject population."
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A Comprehensive Review of Sleep and Sleep Disorders, 2002.
This paper provides a discourse on the physiological and psychology issues relating to sleep.
4,593 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper examines the physiological and psychology aspects of sleep. It opens with a comprehensive overview of normal sleep and its physiological basis and then details over a dozen of the most common sleep disorders (their basis, diagnosis, treatment, etc.), including insomnia, narcolepsy and sleepwalking.
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"The ancient Greeks ascribed the need for sleep to the god Hypnos ("Sleep"), the child of Darkness and Night and the brother of Death, whose power, as he swept across humanity, was so great that even the gods were forced to succumb to him. The prominent place of sleep in ancient mythology serves as a testament to the unequivocal importance it plays in everyday life. Everyone needs to sleep. Although researchers today have devised sophisticated means to define, describe, and detail sleep they still do not fully understand its function. However, when sleep is disturbed, the effects are dramatic and clear. Without sleep we become tired, disoriented, lethargic, mentally dulled, confused, or in extreme cases hallucinatory or assume a state resembling psychosis. Current research on sleep focuses on two main areas: basic sleep mechanisms and sleep physiology and sleep disorders in clinical medicine."
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Sleeping Habits of College Students, 2006.
This paper is a complete undergraduate research study of the sleeping patterns and habits of College of Arts and Sciences students of Central Philippine University.
9,155 words (approx. 36.6 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 189.95
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This paper explains that the objectives of the study were to describe the general sleeping habits of College of Arts and Sciences students and to evaluate if the student's course is a factor in his or her sleeping habits (defined as the number of hours of sleep and sleep quality). The author points out that the methodology of the study was a descriptive survey of college students using a stratified random sampling design with the sample size set at a 90% confidence level. The paper concludes that, although statistically the students' courses do not have bearing on what time and how long the students sleep, the respondents themselves believe that their courses affect their sleep. The paper includes several tables, figures and the survey used in the study.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem and Objectives of the Study
Definition of Terms
Hypotheses
Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
Variables Used
Scope and Limitation
Significance of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Related Literature on Sleep
Related Studies on Sleep
Methodology
Research Design
Sampling Method
Data Collection
Data Analysis Method
Data Analysis
Profile of the Respondents
Data and Analysis
Relationship of Independent Variable (Course) to Dependent Variables
Course vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Course vs. Sleep Satisfaction
Relationship of Independent Variable (Course) to Intervening Variables
Course vs. Bedtime
Course vs. Schoolwork
Course vs. Entertainment Activities
Relationship of Intervening Variables to Dependent Variables
Bedtime vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Bedtime vs. Sleep Satisfaction.
Schoolwork vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Schoolwork vs. Sleep Satisfaction
Entertainment Activities vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Entertainment Activities vs. Sleep Satisfaction
Results of Students' Reactions to Statements, "My being in this course affects my sleeping (habits, quality of sleep, etc.)"
Interrelationships Between Bedtime, Total Sleep Time, and Sleep Satisfaction
Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Questionnaire
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"Sleep deprivation causes emotional disturbances in people. It may also lead to aggressiveness, apathy; result in fluctuations between euphoria and depression and vice versa. One can also experience pain in joints, hallucinations and visions. People also lose their ability to think straight and act quickly. Those who have been sleep deprived for long, usually find it hard to finish a sentence or find an appropriate word to describe something. One's short-term memory also tends to fail. Therefore, one should never economize additional time for sleep. A sleep-deprived individual does everything twice as slow."
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Sleep & Dreaming, 1989.
Examines the physiological & psychological interpretations of dreaming & sleeping & the consequences of sleep & dream deprivation.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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"This paper will examine the physiological and psychological interpretations of sleep and dreaming. Prior to the 1940s, scientists considered sleep to be "a passive phenomenon during which major elements of the brain rested" (Long, 1987, p. 796). It has since been discovered that the brain is actually very active during certain periods of sleep. Physiologists have noted two distinct cycles which occur in sleep: the slow wave sleep (SWS) cycle and the rapid eye movement (REM) cycle. During sleep, these two cycles alternate from one to the other approximately once every ninety minutes. During the SWS phase, the sleeper's brain wave patterns slow down dramatically. During the REM phase the brain wave patterns become so active at times that they resemble those of a person who is fully awake (Palca, 1989, p. 352)."
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Role of Sleep in Memory, 2005.
This paper examines the important role of sleep in forming lasting memories.
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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Evidence gathered from research suggests a strong and positive correlation between sleep and memory consolidation. Based on these research results, this paper argues that it is clear that sleep is not only essential for consolidating what is learnt but also a prerequisite for imbibing new knowledge. A brief outlook into the nature of sleep and memory followed by a review of some of the available research studies provides the reader with a better understanding of the role of sleep in the process of memory.
Thesis
Introduction
Sleep Stages
Sleep Studies
Declarative Memory and Sleep Spindles
Sleep Deprivation Effects
Consolidation and Re-consolidation
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Sleep is an important natural physiological process that consumes almost a third of our lifetime. Many early researches have helped our understanding of the importance of sleep in regulating hormones and other metabolic functions of the body. Researchers have also devoted much attention to understanding the effects of sleep on one of the important functions of the brain, namely memory. Ever since the pioneering research by Jenkins and Dallenbach, which showed positive evidence for the role of sleep in augmenting the memory process researchers have made considerable progress in understanding the process of memory. [C. Smith] Recent Neuroanatomical studies have shed more light on this subject clearly suggesting a positive role of sleep in improving the memory and learning process. In view of these evidences, there are valid reasons to strongly correlate the existing trend of sleep deprivation in the society to the cognitive deficits."
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Sleep Deprivation, 2002.
An analysis of the effects of sleep deprivation and narcolepsy on memory, and ways to avoid loss of sleep.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper introduces and discusses the topic of sleep deprivation. Specifically, it analyzes how narcolepsy and lack of sleep has an effect on short-term and long-term memory. The paper also provides ways of avoiding sleep deprivation. The writer emphasizes the importance of good sleeping habits to ensure a well-balanced, healthy life.
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"Sleep. We cannot live without it, but sometimes, it seems like we would like to. Sleep deprivation has become much more common in our hectic and demanding society. "Like the religious ascetics of medieval times, many people today regard sleep as 'time lost.' They regret that the day is only twenty-four hours long and that they do not have time to do all the things they should do or would like to do" (Borbaely 158). One report notes that most people would rather sleep an hour more than they usually do, and in another study, people who slept less that six hours a night displayed the tendency to fall asleep during the day, or complain of being tired during the day."
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Sleep Disorders, 2006.
A discussion on sleep disorders, specifically insomnia and sleep apnea.
953 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of sleep disorders in the United States, specifically discussing sleep apnea and insomnia, and the treatments available to help patients suffering from these disorders. The paper explains that sleep disorders are one of the most common afflictions affecting Americans today and are caused by a wide variety of issues. The paper concludes with a summary of treatment options to help patients experience restful sleep.
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"People experiencing occasional insomnia can try several lifestyle modifications to see if they affect their sleep patterns. For example, they should try to go to bed at the same time every night. If they cannot sleep, they should get up and engage in an activity, such as reading or knitting, until they are tired. They should avoid sleeping during the day. They should also avoid alcohol, coffee, and nicotine before retiring, and they should avoid heavy meals and heavy physical exercise right before bedtime, too."
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Sleeping, 2004.
Looks at the sleeping problem known as insomnia and some of its causes.
994 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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After a general outline of sleep and what happens while we are sleeping, this paper goes on to discuss the body's biological need for sleep, the sleeping problem known as insomnia, and how it can affect one's health. The paper also looks at some possible causes of insomnia and how it can be treated.
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"We spend about one third of our life sleeping. Sleep is defined as the suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored (ThinkQuest, 2003). The brain is not at rest during sleep as popularly thought, but is extremely active and it is the brain that tells us when it is time to sleep. Sensations of light taken in from the retina are transferred through the nerves to an area of the brain determines the amount of light exposure and adjusts the body accordingly. The exact purpose of sleep remains a mystery, but researchers speculate that during certain stages of sleep, the brain is testing, strengthening, or somehow improving our neurons."
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The Effects of Sleep on the Human Brain, 2004.
This paper gives a detailed report on the effects of sleep on the human brain. It uses significant research to show what exactly happens with and without sleep.
1,333 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper includes an introduction, a description of sleep, and how it works on the human brain. It also discusses the short-term effects of sleep, long-term effects of sleep and provides a conclusion. This essay also includes internal documentation with a bibliography/works cited page.
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"Many people would agree that the brain is probably one of the most complex and fundemental structures in the human body. It is also obvious that many factors and environments in the world can affect the human brain in both positive and negative ways. One of these key factors, is sleep. Sleep affects the brain?s ability to function and does so in a particular way. Sleep, or the lack thereof, can also affect the brain in various positive and negative aspects throughout short-term and also long-term periods of time."
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Sleep Deprivation in Adolescents and Students, 2001.
The effects of sleep deprivation caused by modern society.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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Paper deals with sleep deprivation in America?s youth and students. Sleep is defined and the process is briefly explained. Includes explanations of poor sleep habits, sleep mechanisms and past catastrophic events relating to sleep deprivation.
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"Sleep deprivation among teens and adolescents has long been an overlooked problem in this country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are as many as 100,000 car crashes each year that are linked to drowsy driving. Over half of those crashes involved adolescent drivers ages 15-24. (NTSA, 1999) Furthermore, those numbers are increasing each year at an alarming rate."
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Sleep Patterns Of Adolescents, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal seeking the relationship of sleep deprivation and early school starts and an extensive literature review exploring the sleep patterns of adolescents.
3,335 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 33 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper explains that the tendency of adolescents to stay up later at night and sleep later in the morning, as compared to prepubescent children and adults, is not caused by choice but rather a natural circadian phase delay experienced by adolescents. The author points out that the ability to effectively interact with peers while learning and processing novel information may be diminished in many sleep-deprived adolescents. The paper states that a series of surveys and questionnaires will be used to gather relevant data will be gathered from parents, teachers and school administrators exploring the negative relationship of early start times and the health and well-being of adolescents. Chart and table.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
Methods and Procedures
Introduction
Literature Review
Data Collection
Data Analysis Procedure
Design of the Study
Research Questions
Sample and Population
Instrumentation
Conclusion
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"Approximately every 90-minute during sleep, the brain goes through four stages of sleep, from light sleep to deep sleep. The most important stage is Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, also called "the dream stage." As you sleep, your brain become aware of the situation and take measures to solve it. Schools are to provide all students with knowledge and the opportunity to achieve regardless of limitations. Schools need to ensure good conditions in which learning takes place. If schools opened later, it would help the grades, attitudes and health of the students."
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The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Children, 2003.
A look at how sleep deprivation in children can lead to behavioral problems and possibly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
1,598 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses sleep deprivation in children and refers to studies conducted on the topic. The paper states that children with insufficient sleep showed a lower performance on tests associated with complex tasks as well as a significant correlation between sleep quality and neuro-behavioral functioning. The paper states that these children also had a higher rate of behavioral problems as reported by their parents. The paper continues by relating that there is a relationship linking ADHD with poor sleep since daytime symptoms of insufficient sleep in children overlap with those of ADHD. The paper questions the primary problem and further asks whether ADHD results in behavioral and other sleep disorders, or do primary sleep disorders result in ADHD? The paper concludes that a thorough evaluation of the problem and a treatment plan is required.
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" One study suggests that preteens are not getting enough sleep to meet their daily physical and mental needs. This comes from a study of 140 Israeli students in grades two, four, and six. The results show that sleep onset time in second grade was more that one hour earlier than that in sixth grade. The sixth graders reported increased morning drowsiness compared with those of the younger grades. The researchers state the reason for the later sleep onset time is not due to their physiological needs as much as psychosocial reasons. They have increased school demands, a need to feel more like adults by having a more active night life, and there are incentives to stay up later like late-night television shows and internet surfing. The study also links poor sleeping habits with lower maternal education, and adds family stress, illness, and emotional turmoil to the causes."
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Mid-Atlantic Bed and Breakfast Establishments, 2004.
Reviews bed and breakfast establishments in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S.A., as well as the B&B industry itself.
2,559 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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This paper provides a review of the mid-Atlantic bed and breakfast industry through a survey of various bed and breakfast owners and a review of the success of bed and breakfast start-ups in the region. This review includes data on the general employment and unemployment rates in the mid-Atlantic region and a discussion of the reasons for displacement from the manufacturing industry. A review of the pros and cons of entering into a new bed and breakfast establishment, or entering into an established bed and breakfast, are then also presented. A short review of the skills and requirements that are necessary to run a successful bed and breakfast establishment is also presented. Finally, a discussion of the merits of entering into the trade is presented.
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"We have also seen, however, through a telephone interview with a high-ranking official at the United States Bed and Breakfast Association, that the number of bed and breakfast establishments in the mid-Atlantic region decreased by over 25% in the previous four years, and that the main reason he could see for the failure of this number of businesses was a failure on the part of the owners to devote themselves, wholly and efficiently, to the setting up and day-to-day running of their bed and breakfast establishment."
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William Dement and Sleep, 2006.
An analysis of William Dement's research into sleep.
973 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the topic of sleep. Specifically it will discuss William Dement, who has been a professor at Stanford University since 1971. It will analyze his life contributions to sleep research, disorders and dreams. His research includes studies on REM sleep (on cats), sleep apnea, and dreaming.
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"Another more recent study of Dement's and a colleague delved into the phenomenon of daytime sleepiness. Their studies tested several subjects for "sleep latency," which is how long it takes a person to fall asleep once they lay down to go to sleep. When subjects were revived just as they fell asleep, they showed a greater tendency for daytime sleepiness. The study concluded that subjects showed greater sleep latency if they had slept three or four hours longer than normal the night before, and that sleep latency radically reduces after only one sleepless night. The study also concluded that subjects were more likely to experience daytime sleepiness in direct correlation with a greater sleep latency (Borbely 160). The ultimate conclusion, which most Americans would agree with, is that most people simply do not get enough sleep during the night, which ultimately leads to daytime sleepiness."
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