FIK 3042 ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION 2

LECTURER : AINON BINTI OMAR

NAME: SITI NORLAILI MANSOR D20101037380 ARTICLES:
1. ALL ABOUT SLEEPWALKING 2. THE CHEMISTRY OF CAFFEINE, NICOTINE, AND SLEEP 3. 10 HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT DISRUPT SLEEP

1. ALL ABOUT SLEEPWALKING

Sleepwalking, also called somnambulism, is a sleep disorder that holds a lot of fascination. Sleepwalkers can perform everyday activities while theyre asleep and usually will not have any memory of it the next day. Sleepwalkers may talk, walk, or even drive a car.

Causes of Sleepwalking
not clear what causes sleepwalking in children
do not get enough sleep and in kids with sleep-related breathing problems sleep apnea, bed wetting, night terrors

for adults
not getting enough sleep anxiety taking drugs that cause sedation or drinking too much alcohol infection or fever

Can Sleepwalking Be Stopped?

do not require treatment sleepwalking is accompanied by other symptoms, such as snoring, child should get a medical evaluation for adults, simply getting more sleep to avoid sleepwalking

Sleepwalking Safety Tips

Sleep on the ground floor or put gates at the top of the stairs. Remove any sharp or breakable objects from the room Lock all doors and windows

2. THE CHEMISTRY OF CAFFEINE, NICOTINE, AND SLEEP

According to the National Sleep Foundation, caffeine has been called the most popular drug in the world Can be found in everything
tea, chocolate, soft drinks and medications

Temporarily increase alertness by pumping up adrenalin production

be absorb quickly by bloodstream

 Caffeine is a stimulant and therefore impedes sleep Taking six hours for just one half of the caffeine to be eliminated Excessive caffeine can cause frequent urination and multiple trips to the bathroom during the night.

Nicotine May Cause Less Sleep

Nicotine also a stimulant Nicotine side effects can cause insomnia and withdrawal symptoms similar to caffeine Smoking may also create other sleep disturbances
smokers spend more time sleeping lightly and less time in deep sleep than non-smoker

Theres no doubt caffeine and nicotine can cause insomnia and interfere with restorative sleep

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3. 10 HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT DISRUPT SLEEP

Waking up too early in the morning is a hallmark of serious depression difficulty falling asleep and sleeping excessively

2. Menopause
o Progesterone levels drop off during menopause. Progesterone is a sleep-promoting hormone Because of blood sugar fluctuations, night sweats, and need to urinate frequently during the night for the diabetics

3. Diabetes
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4. Musculoskeletal disorders
o o the intense pain of arthritis can make drifting off to dreamland difficult arthritis patients who must shift positions during the night often find it hard to fall asleep again congestive heart failure prevents the heart from pumping enough blood to reach all parts of the body - extra fluid accumulates around the lungs while you are lying down, causing you to wake up during the night sleep disturbances because of breathing difficulties, wheezing, and coughing

5. Cardiovascular disease
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6. Asthma
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7. Heartburn or (gastroesophageal reflux disease )GERD o Acidic juices in the stomach flow back into the esophagus, causing irritation and painful burning sensations 8. Eating disorders o Anorexia has been found to interrupt normal sleep patterns, possibly due to malnutrition and excessive weight loss o Bulimia - eating binges and purges during the night, interfering with a good nights sleep 9. Kidney disease o Prevents the kidneys from filtering wastes from the blood, which can lead to insomnia or restless legs syndrome 10. Thyroid disease o An overactive thyroid gland can cause sleep-busting night sweats, while an underactive thyroid gland brings on excessive daytime sleepiness

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