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  1. Why sleep is important and what happens when you don't get enough

    Oct 12, 2004 · An individual's need for sleep varies, but the consequences of not getting enough sleep can include drug, tobacco and alcohol abuse, nightmares and sleep terrors, poor decision making, …

  2. Sleep and sleep disorders - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Millions of people don’t get enough sleep (such as by suffering from insomnia), resulting in such problems as daytime sleepiness, poor decision-making, interference with learning, and accidents. …

  3. The power of restorative sleep

    Oct 1, 2017 · For years, public health messages have stressed the importance of diet and physical activity. Now, the sleep-deprived American public is learning (the hard way) that sleep is a critical …

  4. Stress and sleep - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Jan 1, 2013 · This 2013 Stress in America™ survey shows that stress interferes with Americans’ sleep, keeping adults and teens from getting the sleep they need to be healthy.

  5. Why do we dream? - American Psychological Association (APA)

    He studies sleep and dreaming and his research interests includes sleep and memory consolidation, the relationship between what happens in our waking life and our dream content, and how sharing our …

  6. Nightmares in adults: Symptoms, causes, and innovative, science …

    Oct 1, 2024 · Disturbing dreams can interfere with healthy sleep, leading to problems with emotion regulation and overall mental and physical health.

  7. Getting a good night’s sleep

    Nov 8, 2023 · Insufficient sleep has been linked to car crashes, poor work performance and problems with mood and relationships. Sleep deprivation also raises the risk of high blood pressure, heart …

  8. Strengthen your brain by resting it

    Jul 1, 2004 · Why? During REM sleep, the brain transfers short-term memories in the motor cortex to the temporal lobe to become long-term memories, Maas said. Research suggests sleep spindles fire …

  9. Growing concerns about sleep

    Jun 1, 2021 · Psychologists explain why it is so crucial for everyone to get back to a healthy routine without disrupted sleep.

  10. The science of naps - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Jul 2, 2016 · The biggest concern is that daytime sleep can disrupt nighttime sleep. Sleeping too much during the day can interfere with the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep at night. That's why, says …