sleep

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Noun

sleep (countable and uncountable; plural sleeps)

  1. (uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
    I really need some sleep.
  2. (countable) (informal) An act or instance of sleeping.
    I’m just going to have a quick sleep.
  3. (uncountable) A substance found in the corner of the eyes after waking, whether real or a figurative objectification of sleep (in the sense of reduced consciousness).
    Wipe the sleep from your eyes.
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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Fri Sep 3 11:34:16 2010

Sleep is a naturally recurring altered state of consciousness with relatively suspended sensory and motor activity, characterized by the inactivity of nearly all voluntary muscles. It is distinguished from quiet wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, but it is more easily reversible than hibernation or coma. Sleep is a heightened anabolic state, accentuating the growth and rejuvenation of the immune, nervous, skeletal and muscular systems. It is observed in all mammals, all birds, and many reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

The purposes and mechanisms of sleep are only partially clear and are the subject of intense research.

Physiology

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See also:

  • Kleine-Levin SyndromeKleine-Levin Syndrome
    med.stanford.edu
    Provides a description KLS and of ongoing research into its cause. From Stanford University Center for Narcolepsy.
  • Sleep DisordersSleep Disorders
    sleepdisorders.about.com
    Descriptions, symptoms, treatment, of various sleep disorders. Over a hundred articles on the topic. Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, sleep paralysis, insomnia. New Material added weekly.
  • Sleep Home PagesSleep Home Pages
    sleephomepages.org
    Comprehensive sleep information site which includes directories and contact information for all major sleep organisations. Useful for researchers, doctors and patients.
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What is the best position to sleep in? Is there a "correct" way we as humans should sleep?
Q. I've always found myself wondering this. I sleep in the same position every night, and I find it difficult to sleep in any other. I sleep on my stomach. I want to compare and contrast between sleeping on stomach, back, or sides. Which is the best for our bodies so we won't have any strain in our backs or ribs. Also, Is there a proven* correct way we should sleep?
Asked by TheOneOfLight - Mon Dec 31 01:20:29 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Its best to lie on your left side. your right lung has three lobes, the left one only has two. When you lay on your left side it allows the lobes on the right to fully expand.
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How can I sleep on a bus without using a sleeping pill?
Q. I really would like to be able to sleep on long bus/plane rides, but I can never seem to be able to. I also don't want to use a sleeping pill. What are some tips for falling asleep comfortably?
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A. make it dark, listen to calm music on mp3, pillow, book
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How much sleep does an average person need for proper health maintenance?
Q. I know that recieving 9.5 hours of sleep restores a person immune system, and at least 8 hours guide in effective anabolic activity as well as neurohormone effectiveness. But i find myself quite educated in general biology and medicine, but unfortunately do not know that much about sleep. Any accurate information would be helpful, please get into as much detail as possible in your own words, do not copy adn waste from wikipedia or other sources, as i can do that myself. Thanks.
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Sleep is the natural state of bodily rest observed in animals.

Quotes

  • There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.
  • Even where sleep is concerned, too much is a bad thing.'
  • I have never taken any exercise except sleeping and resting.
  • All men, whilst they are awake, are in one common world: but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own.
  • Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.
  • Most people are walking in their sleep; turn them around, start them in the opposite direction, and they wouldn’t even know the difference.
    • Al Hubbard
  • There are two types of people in this world, good and bad. The good sleep better, but the bad seem to enjoy the waking hours much more.
  • Death, so called, is a thing which makes men weep: And yet a third of Life is passed in sleep.
  • "I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know?"
  • To achieve the impossible dream, try going to sleep
    • Joan Klempner