Sleep,cognition,and neurodegenerative diseases

摘要

Quality and quantity of sleep are undervalued by many,primarily due to the hunger our generation has for increased productivity during the day,as 24 hours is just not enough.Even fewer pay attention to the timing of sleep during the circadian cycle or are even aware of its importance.Studies show that insufficient amounts of sleep,poor sleep quality,and/or improper timing of sleep induce both acute and chronic clinical issues that can be prevented by simply sleeping the recommended amount,with restorative quality,and correct circadian timing.Forfeiting hours that should be dedicated specifically to sleep can lead not only to psychological deficits such as mood disorders,stress and anxiety,but also physiological issues such as cognitive and memory deficits,metabolic syndrome,obesity,neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s,and even possibly cancer.This article reviews the relationship between sleep,cognition and neurodegenerative diseases with the latest research progress,providing new research ideas for researchers.The author also analyzes the importance of improving people's sleep quality from a sociological point of view to remind people to improve their awareness of sleep.