Sleep Experts Explain Why People Sometimes Jerk Awake Just After Falling Asleep
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Sleep Experts Explain Why People Sometimes Jerk Awake Just After Falling Asleep
Sleep Experts Explain Why , People Sometimes Jerk Awake , Just After Falling Asleep.
CNN recently spoke with sleep experts
about the common experience of falling
asleep and suddenly waking with a start.
Sleep starts usually involve one strong
jerk that moves most of your body, with
the arms and legs more likely to be affected.
This can jolt you awake before you
have the chance to fall asleep, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, associate professor of clinical medicine at the
University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, via CNN.
Some people experience it like a sudden sensation of
falling, others hear a loud snapping noise, see a bright
light or feel a muscle twitch as if from an electric shock.
According to scientists, the sensations are often
accompanied by a rapid heartbeat, faster breathing,
sweating or a vivid dream or hallucination.
Officially known as "hypnic jerks,"
these are normal occurrences that both men
and women of any age can experience.
.
It’s estimated that nearly
70% of the population experience
sleep starts at some point.
, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, associate professor of clinical medicine at the
University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, via CNN.
CNN reports that experts believe excessive
caffeine intake and increased physical or emotional
stress may increase the frequency of hypnic jerks.
They also may be facilitated by fatigue
or sleep deprivation.
However,
most hypnic jerks occur essentially
at random in healthy people, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, associate professor of clinical medicine at the
University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, via CNN.
They also may be facilitated by fatigue
or sleep deprivation.
However,
most hypnic jerks occur essentially
at random in healthy people, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, associate professor of clinical medicine at the
University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, via CNN.
According to CNN's expert, reducing caffeine intake,
avoiding alcohol near bedtime, practicing meditation and
keeping to a sleep routine may help prevent hypnic jerks.
Sleeping is something you’ve done
your whole life, but the older you get,
the harder it can get to fall sleep,
so practice good sleep hygiene, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, associate professor of clinical medicine at the
University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, via CNN
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These Are the Women’s , NCAA Final Four Teams.
On April 1, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Angel Reese and
the LSU Tigers 94-87, NPR reports. .
On April 1, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Angel Reese and
the LSU Tigers 94-87, NPR reports. .
Also on April 1, the University of Connecticut
beat the University of Southern California 80-73.
Also on April 1, the University of Connecticut
beat the University of Southern California 80-73.
Both teams will join North Carolina State
and South Carolina in the Final Four.
Both teams will join North Carolina State
and South Carolina in the Final Four.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
The back-to-back games will
kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Women's college basketball has garnered record TV ratings this year as popular
players such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, .
Women's college basketball has garnered record TV ratings this year as popular
players such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, .
JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers have become household names, NPR reports. .
JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers have become household names, NPR reports. .
The men's teams at UConn and NC State
have also made it to the Final Four.
The men's teams at UConn and NC State
have also made it to the Final Four.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The women's title game will take place
on April 7 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
The men's title game will happen on April 8
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Tips for Exercising , When Sleep-Deprived.
Data from the CDC indicates that nearly a third of Americans suffer from sleep deprivation.
A chronic feeling of being tired can make it easy to skip the gym.
However, cutting back on physical activity likely does more harm than good.
There is clear data to show that regular exercise improves sleep quality — moderate exercise in the morning, afternoon or very early evening can improve
deep sleep, Dr. Phyllis Zee, Northwestern University, via CNN.
Research also shows that if you sleep better, you’re more likely to be able to engage in exercise and your physical activity levels are going to be higher, Dr. Phyllis Zee, Northwestern University, via CNN.
So I would say that even if
you have had a bad night’s sleep, you should maintain your physical activity, Dr. Phyllis Zee, Northwestern University, via CNN.
However, intense workouts require rest for recovery, in which deep sleep plays a vital role. .
Without sleep, your muscles can’t recover from the stress
you put them through
during workouts. , Dr. Raj Dasgupta, University of Southern California, via CNN.
It doesn’t do you much
good to keep breaking down
your muscles without giving them time to recover
and grow stronger, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, University of Southern California, via CNN.
So instead of intense workouts
when you're sleep-deprived,
experts recommend taking it lightly.
If you’re not sleeping well, don’t go for that intense workout. , Dr. Phyllis Zee, Northwestern University, via CNN.
Walk or do yoga instead, but certainly maintain an exercise or physical activity regimen at the regular time of the day that you normally would be doing it, Dr. Phyllis Zee, Northwestern University, via CNN.
Experts say that "everything counts" and that it's good to "do anything that makes you feel happy and refreshed." .
This is about hitting the reset button for yourself, not doing some form of exercise because you feel obligated to, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, University of Southern California, via CNN
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Here’s Why Some People , Talk in Their Sleep.
'Newsweek' spoke with experts
to explain why people talk in their sleep.
Dr. Greg Potter, co-founder and chief science officer
at Resilient..
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Tips for Overcoming , Problems With Falling Asleep.
Well+Good recently spoke with sleep experts
for tips on dealing with sleep difficulties.
Here are some of their top suggestions.
Make time for..
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