“Sleep tight and sweet dreams” used to be the phrase used when bidding a family member good night. Unfortunately, a significant number of individuals have difficulty either falling asleep or staying asleep for the 7 to 8 hours recommended by the National Institutes of Health. (However, this is a general recommendation and varies by both
Sleep is critical to normal physiological and psychological function, and people spend nearly one third of their lives asleep. Usual sleep duration is considered to be between 7 and 9 hours per night for healthy adults. The different stages of sleep have historically been defined according to the 1968 classification rules of Alan Rechtschaffen and Anthony
This article delves into the intricate relationship between psychophysiology and sleep disorders, offering a meticulous exploration of sleep’s pivotal role in human health. The introduction sets the stage by emphasizing the importance of understanding sleep disorders within the broader context of health psychology. The first section elucidates the fundamental aspects of sleep physiology, unraveling the
This article delves into the relationship between sleep and the immune system within the framework of health psychology. The introduction elucidates the significance of understanding this interaction for overall health and defines the broader context of health psychology. The body of the article comprises three key sections. Firstly, an overview outlines the functions of both