- The brain is an extremely delicate structure, so it requires special care. To stay healthy, the brain needs not only physical protection from injury, but also a good night's sleep, a healthy diet, avoiding stimulants, regular physical activity and limiting overstimulation (overstimulation). Brain health and diseases - their diagnosis and treatment - are dealt with primarily by neurologists, emphasizes Professor Alina Kulakowska, president of the Polish Neurological Society.
A person should get about 1/3 of his or her life's sleep, and sleep deficiency causes: fatigue, irritability, lowered mood or cognitive dysfunction. Long-term sleep deprivation or chronic sleep disorders can lead to various health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and mood disorders.
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, sleep is divided into two main phases: NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) and REM (Rapid Eye Movement). In the NREM phase, which accounts fo...
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