How we can sleep better in less time.

Kinzie Cortez
WRC 1013


     As most people know the average amount of hours an adult should sleep is 7 to 9 hours.
In the US more than one third of adults do not sleep enough. Not getting enough sleep can lead up to difficulty in decision making, memory loss, higher chances of getting an infection, and obesity. The article stated that due to a new 'sleep optimization' technique we are able to make the sleep experience better so that we can enjoy the satisfaction of deep sleep in less time.
    The most effective test that has been completed and successful was one where they had the participant wear headphones that would record brain activity and would note when "slow waves" would happen. Then the device would play a short pulse of a soft sound in sync with the brains natural slow waves. This would cycle through the whole night. People who participated in this testing were said to have performed better on memorization tests, and remembered things better from the day before. It also made changes to their hormonal balance, which reduced their level of cortisol. This also showed improvement to their immune response. There are many successful products now being made to help boost slow wave sleep, and this is allowing more people to enjoy their sleep in less time.
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20191122-how-to-sleep-better?ocid=ww.social.link.linkedin