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  2. Sleep deprivation - Wikipedia

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    Few studies have compared the effects of acute total sleep deprivation and chronic partial sleep restriction. [8] A complete absence of sleep over a long period is not frequent in humans (unless they have fatal insomnia or specific issues caused by surgery); it appears that brief microsleeps cannot be avoided. [12]

  3. Is 7 hours of sleep a night enough? Sleep doctors weigh in - AOL

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    Experts discuss how much sleep people need, the health consequences of sleep deprivation, and how to sleep more. Is 7 hours of sleep a night enough? Sleep doctors weigh in

  4. Study shows women need more sleep than men because their ...

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    Professor Jim Horne, director of Loughborough University's Sleep Research Centre, explains that "for women, poor sleep is strongly associated with high levels of psychological distress and greater ...

  5. Effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance

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    Additionally, lack of sleep causes increased anxiety-like behaviors and impairs the brain's ability to block out unimportant stimuli when performing tasks requiring attention. Disruptions in important brain circuits and the downregulation of proteins necessary for cognitive stability are the causes of these behavioral abnormalities. [30]

  6. Deep sleep can keep two big health problems at bay, new ... - AOL

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    Two new studies indicate the importance of getting a good night's sleep — with one study saying a lack of sleep may be sabotaging the brain’s ability to keep intrusive thoughts at bay.

  7. Sleep debt - Wikipedia

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    Main health effects of sleep deprivation, [1] indicating impairment of normal maintenance by sleep. Sleep debt or sleep deficit is the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep. A large sleep debt may lead to mental or physical fatigue, and can adversely affect one's mood, energy, and ability to think clearly.

  8. Over Half of Americans Aren't Getting Enough Sleep ... - AOL

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    The report also found key differences for men and women getting enough sleep. While nearly half of men or 48% say they feel they get enough sleep, for women that number was less, with just 36% ...

  9. Sleep - Wikipedia

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    Sleep duration measures the length of sleep, whereas sleep quality includes factors such as speed in falling asleep and whether sleep is unbroken. [122] [123] Low quality sleep has been linked with health conditions like cardiovascular disease, obesity, and mental illness. While poor sleep is common among those with cardiovascular disease, some ...