Insomnia is a common, preventable disease
that is
affecting a large portion of the adult population. In Linking Words
this
essay, I will explore why lack of sleep is harmful to health and what can be done to prevent sleepiness from recurring.
Insomnia can cause impairment of cognitive functions, Linking Words
such
as attention and memory. Linking Words
This
is because the brain is unable to remove waste products from circulation Linking Words
therefore
it is not able to carry out its function properly. Linking Words
For example
, a student stays awake the whole night to study for an exam; Linking Words
however
, in the morning they are unable to recall most of the information they have learned Linking Words
due to
the lack of sleep. Linking Words
Furthermore
, the build-up of waste products can lead to chronic conditions, Linking Words
such
as diabetes, if they are not expelled from the body.
To ensure a proper night of sleep has occurred, one must improve their daily habits. Linking Words
For instance
, not using devices which emit blue light, Linking Words
such
as phones, before going to bed. Linking Words
In addition
, doing a relaxing activity, like reading a book, an hour before sleep to wind down the body and prepare it for rest. Avoiding coffee after lunch is important, as coffee stimulates flight or fight response thereby reducing the chance of a full sleep cycle.
In conclusion, insomnia is increasing all across the globe Linking Words
due to
the high-stress environment, as a ,result it decreases the body's natural functions and it promotes chronic conditions. To avoid sleepiness, bad habits need to be addressed and fixed.Linking Words
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