Abstract
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.

Outline:
Abstract
Value of Sleep and Breakfast
Literature Review
Intervention plan
Summary and Self-Evaluation of Intervention

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:melatonin inter-relationship, sleep pattern, routines holistic

Abstract
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

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:habits, well-being, alert, lifestyle

Abstract
This paper explores and analyzes research that shows the value of sleep and the value of a healthy breakfast, truisms that your mother probably mentioned and that medical research supports. For this reason, the paper continues, it is assumed that going to bed early and waking up early in the morning to have breakfast will help me to be healthier. The paper concludes 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.

From the Paper
"Research shows the value of sleep and the value of a healthy breakfast, truisms that your mother probably mentioned and that medical research supports. For this reason, it is assumed that going to bed early and waking up early in the morning to have breakfast will help me to be healthier. 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. I am considering the importance of these elements as part of a larger health intervention to improve my health and well-being. It is never too ..."

Tags:adolescence, sleep, breakfast

Abstract
This paper reviews the literature with an eye towards illustrating the importance of a strong diet and sleeping patterns upon the overall health and well-being of young people. Moreover, the paper outlines some of the pertinent theories which offer insight into the entire process. Additional time is taken to review the specific challenges this writer faced when implementing the plan and what has been learned from an admittedly difficult process.

Tags:intervention, breakfast, sleep

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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.

From the Paper
" 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."

Tags:sleep, deprivation, neuro-behavioral, functioning, ADHD

Abstract
This paper gives an in-depth discussion of the brain's chemistry and how it affects sleep. First, the paper gives a brief overview of the roles and functions of the important neurotransmitters of the brain. Next, the paper shows the negative effects of sleep deprivation, and its impact on neurotransmitters. Special focus is given to the need for REM sleep in particular. The paper goes on to describe how psychiatric patients often suffer from irregular sleep patterns because of their medications. The paper concludes by stating that understanding the neurobiological processes is very important in the development of new pharmacological drugs, especially those that help with sleep disturbances.


Outline:
Introduction
Neurotransmitters of the Brain and their Functions
Post Synaptic Potentials and Neuronal Transmission
Sleep and its Neurotransmitters
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Many psychotic and psychiatric patients suffer from changes in sleeping practices. It is observed that levels of neurotransmitters and changes in receptor binding are involved in the process and an understanding of them crucial for appropriate pharmacological intervention. Majumdar et.al (2003) studies the upregulation or down regulation of neurotransmitters such as norephinephirine, GABA and acetylcholine during sleep deprivation. For this purpose the researchers performed immunohistochemical estimations of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) and choline acetyl transferase (ChAT) the respective neurotransmitter enzymes in the locus coeruleus, pedunculopontine tegmentum and laterodorsal tegmentum and the medial preoptic regions of rat brain."

Tags:neurotransmitters, sleep deprivation, REM, insomnia

Abstract
This paper reviews an article from MSN by J. Sommerville entitled "How Much You Sleep Can be Deadly." Various issues and debates from the article are presented, including opposing viewpoints on this subject. According to the reviewer, this article focuses on the sleeping patterns of many Americans and how too much or too little sleep can lead to death earlier in life. It presents results from two studies and talks about each one in detail. The paper concludes by citing the article's recommendation that getting the proper amount of sleep that will not only improve our mental awareness, but increase our lives with every minute that we sleep.

From the Paper
"New research suggests that sleeping too little- or too much- can be the death of you" (Sommerfeld, 2002, p. 1). This article focuses on the sleeping patterns of many Americans and how too much or too little sleep can lead to death earlier in life. It presents results from two studies and talks about each one in detail. Both of the new studies come from Boston, lead by Dr. Daniel Gottlieb, who is an associate professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and each article lists the affects of sleep on the individuals studied. "Gottlieb urged the public not to jump to conclusions, as the study simply shows an association; it does not prove cause and effect. But, he added, the link is striking and should be studied further" (Sommerfeld, 2002, p. 2). Gottlieb goes on to suggest that different lifestyles can contribute to early death other than too little or too much sleep. This article mainly focuses on the process that the researchers went through to come to their conclusion and how there can be many other factors that can contribute to early death. This finding is one that needs more research and attention in order to find out more information about it. Although this article touches on this subject, it is not thorough enough to make a conclusion on any of the research findings. "

Tags:Sleep deprivation, sleep patterns, sleep, longevity

Abstract
The paper discusses how Jensen (2003) indicates that 40 million Americans have "chronic sleep disorders" and that by 2010 it is believed that 79 million Americans will suffer from some type of sleep related issues (p. 25). Additionally, Jensen (2003) states that this must be a concern within society because of the negative resulting factors associated with low sleep, including a risk to safety, a risk to health and the ability to function effectively (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). The paper looks at how Jensen (2003) states that for college students there is a high rate of dissatisfaction in sleeping patterns, exceeding 71% (p. 25), and this is in comparison to a 24% dissatisfaction rate in 1978 (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). The paper reveals that on average, modern college students sleep 6 hours or less, as compared to college students in the 70s that slept for 7.5 or more hours (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). The paper also looks at how Jensen (2003) claims that only 6% of college students attending institutions of higher learning have planned periods of sleep (p. 25).

From the Paper
"Jensen (2003) indicates that 40 million Americans have "chronic sleep disorders" and that by 2010 it is believed that 79 million Americans will suffer from some type of sleep related issues (p. 25). Additionally, Jensen (2003) states that this must be a concern within society because of the negative resulting factors associated with low sleep, including a risk to safety, a risk to health and the ability to function effectively (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). Jensen (2003) states that for college students..."

Tags:college, students, sleep

Abstract
This paper describes the relationship between the human sleep cycle and memory. First, the paper discusses the sleep cycle, with an emphasis on REM and non-REM sleep. It goes on to explain how this sleep is important for regenerating memory.

From the Paper
"The human sleep cycle is recurring and is approximately 90 to 100 minutes (Sadock & Kaplan 346). This cycle is divided into two categories called non-REM and REM sleep. Non-REM sleep is the first stage of sleep, which is when a person is half-awake and half-asleep. Muscle activity begins to slow down; however, the body may twitch during this time. In addition, during this stage, an individual can be easily awakened (Sadock & Kaplan 346). REM sleep, or rapid eye movement (REM), begins approximately 70 to 90..."

Tags:sleep, memory, humans

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In this article, the writer points out that college students all over the world spend many hours completing assignments and maintaining their social life. This writer discusses that these long hours often cause sleep deprivation that can reduce awareness and productivity. The writer discusses that what many students do not realize is that sleep deprivation can lead to serious medical issues, failing grades, mental issues and in some extreme case, even death.

From the Paper
"These long hours often times require the student to borrow time from sleep in order to complete all their tasks and continue their social life. This is unfortunately for the student, community and University because this borrowed time from sleep reduces their awareness and productivity. Many college students erroneously feel that if they can get a couple hours of sleep they will be fine and perform well the next day."

Tags:sleep, deprivation, student, poor, sleep, habits