Lose Sleep, Lose Your Mind And Health

If you don’t snooze, you lose. Skimping on sleep can wreak havoc from head to toe. In fact, one study published last year showed that just one week of sleeping fewer than six hours a night resulted in changes to more than 700 genes. That’s alarming news, considering nearly half of Americans don’t bank the recommended seven or more hours of shut-eye a night, according to a recent survey. Read on for the nightmare-inducing truth about what could be happening to your body when you don’t get enough sleep, starting the very first night.

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Making Sense of Dreams

Have you ever had a dream that stuck with you for the rest of the day or even a week? Do you believe that your dreams have deeper meaning? Many experts agree that certain events in dreams can provide insight into your state of mind. Your worries, fears and hopes can all shine through in the dreamworld. Here is a look into the dream stages and dream events and what they all can possibly mean for you.

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The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation

You are probably aware of the health risks of not getting enough exercise or eating a nutritious diet, but what about the risks of not getting enough sleep? Sleep deprivation can be a result of a medical condition, psychological condition, or even from another person and the effects on your overall health can be pretty serious. Here’s a breakdown of the dangers of sleep deprivation.

Source: healthcentral.com