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posted on 2021-11-15, 18:52 authored by Emma A. OlsonSleep has always been a topic of great interest. Scientists have just begun to uncover the mysteries of this essential aspect of our lives; but much remains unknown. As humans have evolved, so have our sleep patterns. Throughout history, there has been a progressive decrease in prioritizing sleep in our lives, coupled with an increased emphasis on efficiency and productivity in society. This study pursues various aspects of sleep patterns, including circadian and homeostatic rhythms, the measurement and importance of sleep, and the impacts of poor sleep schedules. Recent changes and ideas concerning sleep habits, as well as their effects, are addressed, in an effort to examine the overall purposes and benefits of a good night's rest. Normal Monophasic Sleep Cycles.
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Flanigan Skinner, MegISO
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University of Wyoming. LibrariesCollection
Honors Theses AY 16/17Department
- Library Sciences - LIBS