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The interplay between Sleep, neuroplasticity, and health: Insights from a multi-level analysis
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Abstract
The World Health Organization estimates that 27% of people worldwide experience sleep disturbances, so concerns about sleep deprivation's broader consequences on society's health are voiced as the problem gets worse. The detrimental effects of sleep deprivation on attention, memory, and neuroplasticity have been the subject of several research. This study examines the complex interplay between sleep and neuroplasticity at both macro and micro levels, focusing on the mechanisms of sleep in aspects of attention and memory. Sleep deprivation can significantly impair the brain's capacity to regenerate energy and oxygen, which will manifest as cognitive processing that is slowed down, distractions, and a discernible decline in memory function. In addition, sleep deprivation raises the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, may interfere with mood stability, and intensify stress and anxiety. At the same time, the study also emphasizes how important environmental factors like exercise and diet are in affecting sleep patterns and neuroplasticity. These discoveries not only give sleep and neurological research a fresh angle and biological foundation, but they also offer up new options for therapeutic care. Additionally, it offers a theoretical framework based on neurobiology as well as helpful advice for creating public policy.
Keywords
Sleep, Sleep deprivation, Neuroplasticity, Exercise, Diet
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Modern Medicine and Global Health
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-237-4
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-238-1
- Published Date
- 20 December 2023
- Series
- Theoretical and Natural Science
- ISSN (Print)
- 2753-8818
- ISSN (Online)
- 2753-8826
- DOI
- 10.54254/2753-8818/27/20240676
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- 20 December 2023
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