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Sleep is the state of natural rest observed throughout the animal kingdom — all mammals and birds, and in many reptiles, amphibians, and fish. In humans, other mammals, and many other animals that have been studied, such as fish, birds, ants, and fruit-flies,  regular sleep is necessary for survival. The capability of arousal from sleep is a protective mechanism that is also necessary for health and survival.

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Sleep is generally characterized by a reduction in voluntary body movement, decreased to little reaction to external stimuli, loss of consciousness, reduction in audio receptivity, an increased rate of anabolism (the synthesis of cell structures), and a decreased rate of catabolism (the breakdown of cell structures).

In mammals, the measurement of eye movement during sleep is used to divide sleep into two categories or phases: rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. Each category has a distinct set of associated physiological, neurological and psychological features.

Sleep occurs in cycles of REM and NREM phases. In humans, this cycle is approximately 90 to 120 minutes. Each phase may have a distinct physiological function. Drugs such as alcohol and sleeping pills can suppress certain stages of sleep (see Sleep deprivation). This can result in a sleep that exhibits loss of consciousness but does not fulfill its physiological functions.

In the REM phase, the brain is active and the body inactive, and this is when most dreaming occurs. REM sleep is characterized by an electroencephalography (EEG) that has low voltage and mixed frequency — similar in appearance to the wakeful EEG. During REM sleep there is loss of skeletal muscle tone, and an active sympathetic nervous system. Also during REM sleep our muscles are paralyzed so that we don’t act out our dreams.

In the NREM sleep phase, the body is active and the brain is inactive, and there is relatively little dreaming. Non-REM encompasses four stages; stages 1 and 2 are considered ‘light sleep’, and 3 and 4 ‘deep sleep’. They are differentiated silence, or “drowsy sleep”. Associated with the onset of sleep during N1 may be sudden twitches and hypnic jerks. These are normal, as is an increased instance of flatulence[citation needed]. Other people may also experience hypnagogic hallucinations during this stage, which can be more troublesome to the subject. During N1 the subject loses some muscle tone, and conscious awareness of the external environment.

Stage N2, is characterized by “sleep spindles” (12 to 16 Hz) and “K-complexes.” During this stage the electromyography (EMG) lowers, and conscious awareness of the external environment disappears. This occupies 45 to 55% of total sleep.

In Stage N3, the delta waves, also called delta rhythms (0.5 to 4 Hz) make up less than 50% of the total wave-patterns. This is considered part of the slow-wave sleep (SWS) and functions primarily as a transition into stage N4. Overall it occupies 3 to 8% of total sleep time. This is the stage in which night terrors, bed wetting, sleepwalking, and sleep-talking occur.

In Stage N4, delta-waves make up more than 50% of the wave-patterns. Stages N3 and N4 are the deepest forms of sleep; N4 is effectively a deeper version of N3, in which the deep-sleep characteristic, such as delta-waves, are more pronounced.[1]

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Safety and Wellness work together to enhance mutual goals. For example, reducing risks with safety measures helps keep the body well by avoiding injury or contamination, while being well helps keep the body alert to be aware of risks and bolster the body’s protection that reduces the potency of some risks that actually occur.

Safety is the state of being “safe” or the condition of being protected against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological, educational or other types or consequences of failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be considered non-desirable. Safety can take the form of a person being protected from an event or protected from exposure to something that causes health or economical losses. Safety includes protection of people and possessions. Safety involves avoidance of danger and it also involves designing and eliminating danger in manufacturing and maintenance.

Safety is relative. Eliminating all risk, if even possible, would be extremely difficult and very expensive. A safe situation is one where risks of injury or property damage are low and manageable.

Wellness has been defined as an active process of becoming aware of healthy options and making choices toward a more successful existence. Wellness permits a shift in focus away from illness in viewing human health, since priorities are not overwhelmed with illness or injuries. However, wellness requires foresight and awareness and discipline to make choices that promote health before the signal of pain or symptoms evolve. Wellness is a view of health that emphasizes the state of the entire being and its ongoing development. “Wellness” can also be seen as an analogue to the medical term “homeostasis.”

Wellness uses basic science and medicine to promote a state of well-being for longevity, performance and comfort. Topics of wellness include physical well-being for longevity, performance and comfort; physical health; mental health; nutrition for performance, alertness, mood and longevity; physical fitness and exercise; hygiene and defense from exposure to contaminants and biological vectors; immune system enhancement; symbiosis with beneficial organisms, and optimization of genetic expression for health and longevity. For some individuals, attractive and healthy appearance would be a goal or a fringe benefit of wellness.

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There are more than 50 distinct types of adenoviruses related to human illnesses. They are one cause of the common cold, and also trigger pneumonia and bronchitis. Severe illnesses are more likely in people with weaker immune systems.

A new variant, Ad14, has caused at least 140 illnesses and 10 fatalities in New York, Oregon, Washington and Texas in the last 18 months, according to a CDC report Thursday.

New York
In the CDC report, the earliest case of the mutated virus was reported found in an infant girl in New York City, who died last year. The child seemed healthy right after birth, but  became dehydrated and lost appetite. She died 12 days after she was born.

Texas
A 19-year-old Air Force trainee, Paige Renee Villers, died on Aug. 7 due to complications from pneumonia. She was an airman in basic training at Lackland Air Force Base outside San Antonio, Texas where hundreds suffered from “Boot Camp Flu” and where some of those normally healthy military recruits ended up in the intensive care unit.

Oregon
In April, Oregon health officials reported a cluster of cases at a Portland-area hospital.

Washington
In May, Washington health officials reported four hospitalized patients had the Ad14 mutated virus. One, who also had AIDS, died.

Taking extra precaustions to avoid a cold? Follow these simple rules to help prevent catching a cold:

Adenovirus incubation period is two to nine days.

Frequent Hand Washing, especially in Winter can cause hand to become red and dry and can even cause the skin to crack. Use hand lotions to prevent skin aggravation.

There are more than 50 distinct types of adenoviruses related to human illnesses. They are one cause of the common cold, and also trigger pneumonia and bronchitis. Severe illnesses are more likely in people with weaker immune systems.

A new variant, Ad14, has caused at least 140 illnesses and 10 fatalities in New York, Oregon, Washington and Texas in the last 18 months, according to a CDC report Thursday.

New York
In the CDC report, the earliest case of the mutated virus was reported found in an infant girl in New York City, who died last year. The child seemed healthy right after birth, but  became dehydrated and lost appetite. She died 12 days after she was born.

Texas
A 19-year-old Air Force trainee, Paige Renee Villers, died on Aug. 7 due to complications from pneumonia. She was an airman in basic training at Lackland Air Force Base outside San Antonio, Texas where hundreds suffered from “Boot Camp Flu” and where some of those normally healthy military recruits ended up in the intensive care unit.

Oregon
In April, Oregon health officials reported a cluster of cases at a Portland-area hospital.

Washington
In May, Washington health officials reported four hospitalized patients had the Ad14 mutated virus. One, who also had AIDS, died.

Taking extra precaustions to avoid a cold? Follow these simple rules to help prevent catching a cold:

Adenovirus incubation period is two to nine days.

Frequent Hand Washing, especially in Winter can cause hands to become red and dry and can even cause the skin to crack. Use hand lotions to prevent skin aggravation.