![The development of research into sleep](https://www.kingkoil.in/blogs/{"id":5,"title":"The development of research into sleep","posted_by":"King Koil","description":"<p>To conduct research on a sleeping person was just not easy till the technology caught up with the scientists, and yet scientists have been trying to study the how and why of sleep since 1875. It was British scientist Richard Caton who set the ball rolling when he discovered the electrical nature of the brain when he used a galvanometer to study electrical impulses in the brains of living animals. He studied the brain signals of dogs and apes by placing unipolar electrodes on the cerebral cortex and the surface of the skull. He reported his findings to the British Medical Association in Edinburgh in 1875 and set the stage for Hans Berger to discover Alpha Waves in the brain. In his honour the alpha wave rhythm was also known as Berger’s Wave.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Recording Brain Waves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Hans Berger was a German neurologist and is credited with inventing the electroencephalography or EEG. It is by using the EEG that Berger was able to distinguish between the alpha waves and beta waves that the brain produced during the sleep cycle. He was the first to study the changes in the brain’s electrical impulses in the disease, epilepsy. Berger recorded the first EEG of a human being in 1926. This was a tool that was to come in very handy as scientists continued to study the brain waves both during sleep and consciousness. Recording the waves was first done on a Lippmann capillary electrometer but was not very successful, making Berger switch to using the string galvanometer. He later used the Siemens recording galvanometer that helped him record electrical voltages one ten thousandth of a volt, allowing him to measure very small electrical impulses arising in the brain. This output was then photographed by his assistant to be studied later in detail. The modern instruments that read brain waves do all this and more automatically.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Phases of Discovery of the Human Sleep Cycle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>In 1937 Loomis documented the EEG patterns of Non-Rapid Eye movement or what is today called NREM sleep. This was a phenomenal breakthrough in the study of sleep opening up the sleep cycle to more detailed research. Kleitman and Aserinsky continued this work in the University of Chicago and in 1953 were able to describe the rapid eye movement stage of sleep called REM. They then proposed connecting the REM phase of the sleep cycle with an individual dreaming at night. Kleitman continued research in the field with associate, Dement. Kleitman and Dement in 1957 were able to record and confirm the now popularly accepted stages of the human sleep cycle. This set the basic framework for all future studies into the regular sleep patterns of human beings.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Medical Literature Records First Sleep Disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>It was with narcolepsy that the first sleep related disorder was recorded in medical literature in 1877. Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. It usually afflicts people in the age group of 15 to 25 years. It is often undiagnosed and remains therefore untreated in the general population. It was thanks to the advent of technology that led to the building of the polysomnogram or PSG which first allowed scientists to confirm that narcolepsy was more than just a sleepy individual. The excessive daytime sleepiness, feeling of weakness, an involuntary muscle control loss, hallucinations and sleep paralysis were earlier considered individual and somewhat “put on” problems. However with the development of the multiple sleep latency test of MSLT it became evident that it was not play acting on part of an individual but an actually physiological disease that affected the patient. It was in 1880 that Gelineau first discovered a group of individuals in France who suffered from this disease. Today the combination of PSG and MSLT is used to determine if a person is suffering from narcolepsy and then referred to treatment if he is.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Finding the Location of the Biological Clock<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>The whole cycle of human behavior was said to stem from a circadian rhythm which was essentially controlled by a biological clock residing inside an individual. The circadian clock was the subject of great research and debate. The term ‘circadian’ comes from the Latin words for about “circa” and a day “diem”. This is because it is not exactly registering a 24 hour day but one which can vary per individual from 22 hours to 28 hours. The clock runs on proteins being produced in patterns as per genetic instructions passed to them. The proteins have the ability to control different functions of the person whether he is awake or asleep.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Some of these body functions included body temperature, heart activity, hormone secretion, blood pressure, metabolism, oxygen intake of the body and a whole lot more. It was in 1972 that studies managed to locate the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) as the site of the biologic clock. This is found in the hypothalamus of the brain. The SCN consists of two tiny clusters of many thousand nerve cells. These nerve cells determine the time of the biological clock on the basis of cues from outside such as light and darkness. It then helps the local bio clocks in different organs and tissues of the body to perform as per the conditions that it has perceived.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Polysomnography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>The study of sleep overnight was conducted in 1974 by Holland, who termed it polysomnography. The ability to keep subjects overnight in the lab and measure their brain waves and body functioning vital statistics has brought out many new secrets. Further research into sleep continues and surprising discoveries continue to be made as polysomnography becomes the tool of choice of scientists across the world. Some people argue that laboratory conditions are hardly idea for studying natural sleep cycles, but the detractors of the critics say that this is not true. In truth some new facts emerge which can then be further studies and verified. Needless to say there are enough scientists, the world over, losing sleep in laboratories to make the next heady sleep research related discovery.<br \/>\nhelp essay writing <a href=\"http:\/\/paperesson.com\/essay-help\/\">http:\/\/paperesson.com\/essay-help\/<\/a><\/p>","small_img":"1563806312The development.webp","large_img":"2019060209494961aSi2XfiV.png","slug":"blog-the-development-of-research-into-sleep","meta_title":"<p>The Development of Research into Sleep<\/p>","meta_keyword":"<p>Sleep<\/p>","meta_description":"<p>This was a tool that was to come in very handy as scientists continued to study the brain waves both during sleep and consciousness.<\/p>","status":1,"created_at":"2019-05-31 06:01:30","updated_at":"2019-07-22 14:38:32"}->
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![Sleeping and smoking](https://www.kingkoil.in/blogs/{"id":6,"title":"Sleeping and smoking","posted_by":"King Koil","description":"<p><strong>The Research Findings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Here’s what the study revealed. 11% of smokers in their research sample of the population had trouble falling asleep once they got into bed, as compared to those who did not smoke. 10.6% of the smokers woke up during the night which was much higher than the non smoking part of the research sample. 9.5% of them woke up too early in the morning and were unable to go back to sleep. Each cigarette they smoked reduced their total sleep time by 1.2 minutes. So a person who smoked ten cigarettes a day was sleeping 12 minutes less than a non smoker.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>The conclusion that the researchers have drawn based on this data is that since insufficient sleep is linked to a number of health problems such as depression, diabetes, and high blood sugar, smokers are more likely to have poor health. There is also a higher risk of smokers developing physical and mental diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular ailments. They have also further added that giving up smoking will improve the quality and quantity of sleep for ex-smokers. Although the results of giving up smoking will not immediately result in a better sleep quality as the sleep architecture of a smoker has been badly disrupted.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Disruption of Sleep Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>The use of cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco based products introduces nicotine into the system of the smoker. Nicotine is a stimulant that tends to make the human body active. Sort of like how caffeine which is the stimulant present in coffee affects the system. That’s why people who want to stay alert tend to drink coffee and smoke. Naturally if you smoke too close to your bedtime you are likely to find it difficult to fall asleep even if you have a very comfortable mattress to lie on. Most smokers do not have a natural sleep pattern as the nicotine intake has messed it up. The extent to which is has been messed up depends on the level of use of tobacco products and the dependence on them. What gets messed up is the sleep architecture. we can say, can resolve this issue in some extent only.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>The sleep architecture is the pattern contained in the sleep stages that a person must go through in order to have had a good quality sleep. It has been established through scientific experimentation that people who smoke not only take longer to fall asleep, but also have less deep sleep. Deep sleep is that part of the sleep pattern where slow waves are emitted by the brain. It is the sleep stage in which the body actually gets to rest and rejuvenate itself. Getting less sleep in this stage means that the quality of sleep that a smoker gets is likely to be poor.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>How giving up smoking will affect the smoker’s sleep pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><br \/>\nGiving up the daily fix of nicotine will adversely affect the smoker in many ways. When you smoke regularly the nicotine gets inhaled into your lungs along with the smoke and absorbed into your blood stream. It hits the brain and also affects the functioning of other parts of your body including the circadian cycle which governs your sleep pattern and tells you when it’s time to lie down on your mattress. If you give up smoking the lack of nicotine will give you nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Twenty minutes after the last cigarette the smoker’s heart rate begins to come down to normal, but the withdrawal symptoms won’t hit till two hours afterwards. These will include intense cravings for food, anxiety, irritation, frustration, stress and drowsiness.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Two days after the last smoke the sense of smell and taste will be regenerated. By the third day the nicotine withdrawal will peak as all the absorbed nicotine goes out of the system. Headaches, cramps and nausea may occur. Two weeks after the smoker will have improved blood circulation and lung function and will be able to breathe easier. This is also about the time that the sleep pattern of the smoker begins to head back to normal. Three weeks after the smoker’s last cigarette the sleep pattern would have normalized and will allow the smoker to get a good night’s rest. The danger period of the first two weeks when the withdrawal symptoms are at their worst will have passed and the ex smoker can now move on to reap many other health benefits as well.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking and Getting Quality Sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><br \/>\nAfter the first couple of rather disruptive weeks when the smoker deals with little sleep, waking up every half hour and generally feeling all charged up thanks to the withdrawal symptoms, things will eventually settle down. The sleep pattern will normalize and all the chronic abuse the body has taken thanks to the smoking habit will generally be overcome by the rejuvenating properties of the human body. Soon sleep deficiency will be a thing of the past and ex smokers will wake up before the alarm clock goes off feeling fresh and well rested.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Other physical benefits of getting quality sleep each night you hit the mattress include regulated blood pressure leading to reduced risk of heart attacks, better circulation that leads to risk of stroke falling, improved lung functioning which leads to more physical stamina and better ability to exercise. Essentially there was a good body of scientific evidence to suggest that smoking was bad for you and by kicking the butt you will have healthier and happier days. Now there is evidence to support the fact that by quitting smoking you will actually have healthier nights as well.<\/p>","small_img":"1563806365Sleeping and smoking.webp","large_img":"20190602095424OWiVLT4SsX.png","slug":"blog-sleeping-and-smoking","meta_title":"<p>Sleeping and Smoking<\/p>","meta_keyword":"<p>Sleeping<\/p>","meta_description":"<p>Each cigarette they smoked reduced their total sleep time by 1.2 minutes. So a person who smoked ten cigarettes a day was sleeping 12 minutes less than a non smoker.<\/p>","status":1,"created_at":"2019-05-31 22:53:52","updated_at":"2019-07-22 14:39:26"}->
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Here’s what the study revealed. 11% of smokers in their research sample of the population had trouble falling asleep once they go...
![Research into sleep disorders](https://www.kingkoil.in/blogs/{"id":7,"title":"Research into sleep disorders","posted_by":"King Koil","description":"<p><strong>Research into Sleep Disorders Showcases Associated Health Problems <\/strong><br \/>\nbest mattress for back pain The cause of sleep loss can vary from person to person. The effects of sleep deprivation however, always result in sleep disorders for almost all adults. These affect productivity, cause accidents, and affect the wellbeing of the individual adversely. Read on to understand what some common sleep disorders are and just how they affect us.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Common Sleep Disorders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Insomnia, or Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder occurs when the person tends to fall asleep and wake up much later than necessary to perform daily activities. This can prove terrible when the person has to get up at a certain time in the morning and go to work. The person will experience fatigue and day time sleepiness when he wakes up. His concentration powers will be very low and so will his productivity in the morning hours, but both will improve as the day proceeds best mattress for back pain.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Jet Lag, caused by time zone based travel that takes a person out of one time zone to another can throw the inner clock of the person into disarray. This disorder makes it difficult for a person to sleep at the correct appointed time in the new time zone till the body settles down. There is usually a sense of fatigue and headaches are common symptoms as well. Frequent travelers suffer from chronic jet lag disorder, wherein the body finds it difficult to settle down to a single time zone at any time. It usually ends up picking its own rhythm, which is usually inappropriate for the given time zone best mattress for back pain.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Sleep apnoea, is a disorder which can only be diagnosed if the person sleep with a partner. The breathing related disorder disturbs regular sleep and makes the person feel uneasy all through the day. Research has also associated it with a higher risk of heart related complications. This is especially true during pregnancy and pregnant women suffering from sleep apnea need to be very careful. These few are by no means a comprehensive list of sleep disorders. There are a lot more sleep disorders that people suffer from best mattress for back pain.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Sleep Disorders can do more than make you drowsy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>In America the National Institutes of Health or NIH, has been supporting research that brings to light how sleep and related disorders can affect the human body. The extensive research conducted on nearly 70 million adults in America has shown that less than seven to eight hours of sleep each night, combined with irregular sleep patterns, leads to a poor sleep quality. This in turn is associated with health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, strokes and even cancer. The links to lying restless on the mattress at night and developing a life threatening disease have just been verified by science best mattress for back pain.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>As research continues we will have a clearer understanding of how sleep disorders and sleep deprivation affect the human body best mattress for back pain. The onus is now on finding new methods to diagnose and cure sleep disorders. Ongoing research is mapping the consequences of these maladies over the full lifetime of a human being, right from being a baby to growing old. They are trying to see how the genetic, social and environmental factors affect the disorders to find out what causes them. Research is also being conducted on the human brain, to see just how the paucity of sleep affects it. We can avoid sleep disorder if we sleep properly. Now a days best mattress for back pain are available.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong> Side effects of sleep disorders as proved by research <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Community based research on sleep disorders have shown that there is more than one adverse effect on the health of the human body. Besides the added stress on the heart, there is also a reduced effect of the flu vaccination on the body. So if you are not getting enough sleep the flu may get you despite having been vaccinated. In addition there is a higher risk of developing diabetes and increase in insulin resistance if you are not getting your daily dose of snores on the mattress.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Sleep deprivation research has also shown that the way we behave, feel and learn can be influenced by lack of sleep. The brain pathways studied by researchers have shown links between sleeping and the ability to learn. They have also linked the sleep you get, to the emotional responses you display and the perception of similar emotions in others around you. So if you don’t get the regular number of hours of sleep there is a good chance that you will be cranky and crabby. Now its scientific fact! best mattress for back pain.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Age does more than slow down the Human Body<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>The circadian system is a major regulator of the body’s functions and this includes having influence on the quantity and quality of sleep we get. Physically it is located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus located in the brain. Unfortunately like the rest of the human body it is also prone to degeneration. The aging of the internal circadian clock causes a change in the sleep timing signals produced, besides inciting a loss of control in the peripheral controls and a general decrease in managing the daily rhythm of the body. Usually as age increases, we need best mattress for back pain.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>This often causes Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder, which is the reason why elderly people find it tough to fall asleep. There is also the matter of the circadian clock regulating genes to repair the cells of the human body. The ability to contribute to the regeneration of the cells also decreases as the circadian system slows down due to aging. This means that the healing of the body slows down as you grow older. As most of the body repairing work at the cell level is done when you are fast asleep on your mattress, the lack of sleep invokes slower healing best mattress for back pain.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>In retrospect, it seems that going to bed at the right time and getting the mandatory amount of sleep can actually save you a great deal of trouble physically speaking. This means that it would be well worth the effort required to ensure that you hit the mattresses as per a strict routine to ensure that you develop no sleep associated disorders which may be avoided with a small lifestyle change best mattress for back pain.<\/p>","small_img":"1563806468research into sleep.webp","large_img":"201906021009474VcBV6aLJV.png","slug":"blog-research-into-sleep-disorders","meta_title":"<p>Research into Sleep Disorders<\/p>","meta_keyword":"<p>Research into Sleep Disorders<\/p>","meta_description":"<p>Research into Sleep Disorders - The effects of sleep deprivation however, always result in sleep disorders for almost all adults. <\/p>","status":1,"created_at":"2019-05-31 22:57:03","updated_at":"2019-07-22 14:41:08"}->
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Research into Sleep Disorders Showcases Associated Health Problems
best mattress for back pain The cause of sleep loss can vary from person to person. The effects...
![Why are you an insomniac?](https://www.kingkoil.in/blogs/{"id":8,"title":"Why are you an insomniac?","posted_by":"King Koil","description":"<p>Do you lie on your mattress tossing and turning for hours before you actual blank out? Is your sleep less than satisfactory on most nights? Perhaps you have become an insomniac and are not even aware of the problem. It could be something quite simple but unthought-of of that is keeping you up in the wee hours of darkness.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Sleeping irregular hours on the weekends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>One reason for possible lack of sleep could be the break in routine. You had the time to laze on the mattress in the morning after partying the night before. Over the weekend this became the norm and so the body got used to sleeping late and waking up later. Now on Sunday night when you want to sleep at the regular time to wake up in time for work on Monday, the body refuses to cooperate with you. By the time the body gets adjusted to the work day routine it is Friday and the cycle restarts all over again.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>It is too peaceful and quiet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>We are creatures of habit. So if you live in a particular section of town where some nightly noises are heard on a regular basis, you may be unable to sleep in a quiet and peaceful hotel room where external noises get filtered out by the sound proofing. For instance the noise of the traffic that goes by your apartment building can actually be missed by the brain and subconsciously make it wonder about the unfamiliar place it is supposed to sleep in. The brain worries about survival wondering if the familiar sounds are unavailable, is it in a safe place to sleep?<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The light of the alarm clock keeps flashing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>The pineal gland can sense the little flashing light and read it as a sign of danger. It can stimulate the nervous system and make it unable to relax enough to go to sleep. This is why some people find it difficult to sleep in a bed with a comfortable mattress with even a small light switched on inside the bedroom. On the other hand, some people who have grown up sleeping with the night light switched on, may find it difficult to sleep in a room which is pitch black. As the darkness and inability to see anything makes them feel insecure.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Effect of the Lunar Cycle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Believe it or not the moon cycle does have an effect on your body. While it may not exactly cause “tides in the ocean” changes in the human body, there is scientific research evidence to show that some effect id surely felt. The scientific study was conducted by the Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Baesel. Researchers said that of the 33 people who participated in the study, most were found to have 30 percent less deep sleep, got an average of 20 minutes less sleep at night, and even took on average 5 minutes longer to fall asleep when there was a full moon.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The dinner you ate has you stuffed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>The old adage, “eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a peasant and dinner like a pauper” actually holds true if you want to get a decent night’s sleep on the mattress. If you eat a light meal before you get into bed, the stomach will be able to digest it faster and relax. On the other hand a heavy meal which needs a long time to digest will make you feel stuffed and uneasy. In this case when you lie down on the mattress you will feel considerable discomfort and be unable to snooze.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Coffee after dinner is even worse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>While it is advisable to eat a small portioned meal for dinner, that is only half the battle won. If you have ingested caffeine in the aerated drinks along with dinner or had a cup of coffee afterwards you will really find it difficult to fall asleep. The drug activates the cells of the body and actually can help you stay awake on those long nights when you have to study before the final exams. However on a regular basis ingestion of caffeine after dark can truly ruin your chances of falling asleep on time.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Temperature of the room can affect your sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Your fingers and toes are not warm enough because the air conditioning is too cold. Or the summer heat is seeping through your pores in the form of sweat and you just can’t get cool enough to sleep. The temperature of the bedroom can affect the ease with which you fall asleep. By maintaining the optimum temperature in the room between 20 and 26 degrees centigrade, you can eliminate one more reason that prevents you from getting a good night’s rest.<\/p>","small_img":"1563806260insomniac.webp","large_img":"20190602104210ZyrHCtdwxQ.png","slug":"blog-why-are-you-an-insomniac","meta_title":"<p>WHY ARE YOU AN INSOMNIAC?<\/p>","meta_keyword":"<p>Sleep<\/p>","meta_description":"<p>Is your sleep less than satisfactory on most nights? Perhaps you have become an insomniac and are not even aware of the problem.<\/p>","status":1,"created_at":"2019-05-31 22:59:17","updated_at":"2019-07-22 14:37:40"}->
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![When did staying up all night become fashionable?](https://www.kingkoil.in/blogs/{"id":9,"title":"When did staying up all night become fashionable?","posted_by":"King Koil","description":"<p>For the majority of years in human civilization, man has gone to bed as soon as it became dark. Survival of the fittest made it necessary for man to hide during the night when the superior night vision of his predators would have made him an easy victim. However in today’s vastly advanced technological times it has become fashionable to spurn the mattress in lieu of other pursuits as the sun sets. These hedonistic pleasures after dark include activities like dining in fine restaurants, watching movies or plays, dancing in discotheques and a whole lot more which was unthinkable of just a century ago.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Just a Hundred Years Ago<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Even as close as in the early 19th century people who stayed up after dark reading in bed were called “wax drippers.” The term was derived from the wax that dripped from the taper wax candles that they used as a light source to read by. This term was meant in a derogatory fashion as it caused difficult to remove wax stains on the bed sheets and furniture. Despite the wax dripping pollution the light did provide people with an alternative light source. Things had progressed to the extent where some choice was available to human beings who wished to do something in the night besides hitting the mattress as soon as it became dark.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Those who strayed out into the streets at night were reprobates of doubtful reputation. The night was meant for criminals, crooks and clandestine affairs. Essentially the hours after sunset were for the dregs of society, who were up to no good and reputable gentry stayed indoors after dark. A good man or woman was considered to have no business being out in the night unless it was some kind of medical emergency. Even then they would never move about alone, but always be escorted by at least one person if they had to travel at night.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>And then there was light…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><br \/>\nHowever, things began to change as technology advanced and better artificial lighting in terms of street lights and domestic lights became available to the common man. Now it was possible to sit up later at night and enjoy that book in bed in comfort without wax dripping all over the bed sheet. Paris was the first city to light up its streets in 1667, using candles protected by glass lamps. If you preferred to travel via carriage, through well lit streets to the home of a friend at night, you could do so. By the end of the 16th century close to 50 cities in Europe had street lights.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>The giant leap forward in staying out at night came with the advent of electricity. More forms of legitimate entertainment became associated with night as movie halls cropped up and people went to eat out at fine dining restaurants. As technology advanced, people could do a whole lot more even after dark. Today there is a wide variety of nocturnal activities that a person living in any major city across the globe can choose from. There are even whole industries that work shifts at night such as 24 hour Business Process Outsourcing centers. Naturally the need to sleep as soon as it became dark has all but disappeared from our lives.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Socializing after dark soon became the norm <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>It is a fact, that human beings still prefer spending the daylight hours working, just as they have been doing in agrarian societies since times immemorial. What has changed is the way human beings socialize. The wide spread use of electric current has allowed us to socialize in what were previously considered the sleeping hours. So while human beings have not cut down on work, they have reduced their hours of rest. It is easier to meet up with friends and family after work, even if it is dark outside.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Those who prefer an early night are thought of as anti social. Night has now become the time to be seen at swanky locations which are considered hot spots for socializing. Lying on your mattress and getting a good night’s sleep has become a very low priority. Our society collectively seems to have decided that sleep deficiency is not a major problem. This very attitude is the main cause of a number of ailments plaguing society today.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Lack of sleep affects the bottom line of a nation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>Reduced productivity in the working public is usually a result of chronic sleep deficiency. Sleep is just as important as exercise and food. To keep your body healthy and productive it needs its nourishment in terms of good nutritious food, physical work outs to keep the muscles healthy and rest to ensure that the body gets a chance to rejuvenate itself. When a person denies his body the chance to sleep and recuperate, he is harming his health in a serious manner. This affects his performance at work, reducing the health and happiness of the individual as well as affecting the money that he is generating.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>While it may be politically incorrect to equate individual health with the productivity of the employee, it is undeniable that the two are closely linked. As the demands of technology surpass our own expectations, people are using their hours of rest for activities that may spoil their health. They are incapable of balancing these demands with the needs of their own body. Internet addiction is one such malady that has hit our society. The addict knows he must sleep and yet the lure of checking out one more website page is unavoidable.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p>If this poor quality of sleep continues to plague the nations of the world, there will be a gradual decline in public safety as well. Accidents in the work place or on the road are going to increase. Errors made at work due to decreased concentrations levels will affect the company, the economy and the nation at large.<\/p>\n\n<p> <\/p>","small_img":"1563806288when did stying.webp","large_img":"20190601093414OeduNXFWrX.png","slug":"blog-when-did-staying-up-all-night-become-fashionable?","meta_title":"<p>When Did Staying Up All Night Become Fashionable?<\/p>","meta_keyword":"<p>Sleep<\/p>","meta_description":"<p>Survival of the fittest made it necessary for man to hide during the night when the superior night vision of his predators would have made him an easy victim. <\/p>","status":1,"created_at":"2019-05-31 23:02:17","updated_at":"2019-07-22 14:38:08"}->
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When did staying up all night become fashionable?
For the majority of years in human civilization, man has gone to bed as soon as it became dark. Survival of the fittest made it necessary for man to hide during the night when the superior night vi...