How Sleep Effects Your Body

By: Danael Kluver

Sleep Effects Your Brain

Sleeping effects functions such as:• Long-term memory

• Decision-making

• Mood

• Making memories

Sleep Effects Our Eyes• Recharges• Refreshes• Repairs

“On first falling into semi consciousness, the eyes roll. But as we move into deeper sleep, rapid eye movement (REM) occurs when the eyes twitch and dart about” -Mail Online

Sleep Effects Our Immune System

Sleep helps us fight:• Infection• Aids in recovery• Bacterial & fungal infections

“Sleep increases the production of protein in the body. Protein is the building block for cell growth and repair for factors such as stress and ultraviolet rays -NIHS

Sleeping Effects Our Breathing

• As we fall asleep, throat muscles relax.• Our throat gets narrower each time we inhale.• Snoring occurs when the throat is narrowed to a slit and parts of the airway vibrate.• Impaired breathing during sleep can cause sleep apnea.

“Often caused by fat buildup, poor muscle tone or ageing, sleep apnea causes the windpipe to collapse when the muscles relax during sleep. This blocks the air flow for from ten seconds to a minute while the sleeping person struggles for breath.” –Mail Online

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?