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You can't. It is your brain (mind) that needs sleep. Your body does not.
I don't believe that's correct. According to research I read about some time ago, there are certain brain wave changes that take place once a person falls asleep. Within 1-2 hours, depending on the individual, those brain waves return to the same levels at which they were when the person was awake. This led those researchers to conclude that, while both the body and mind benefit from sleep, the body needs it more; the brain only needs a couple of hours or less.
Sorry mate, but that is nonsense. The electroencephalographic signature of the brain is quite distinct during all stages of sleep, and these patterns differ markedly from those associated with conscious activities. In any case you would need to cite your sources. The bottom line - and best answer to this question - is your body needs REST, not sleep per se. Your brain needs the refreshment only healthy sleep provides.
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Who invented anasthesia?
Anesthesia is a drug that relieves the body of sensation while either awake or asleep. It was invented by Alfred Velpeau in the year 1839.
Does your body digest foods faster when your sleeping rather then when your awake?
Food does not digest properly when your sleeping, so there for it digests faster when your awake rather then when your asleep.
Is it possible to trump while asleep?
Yes, it is possible to trump while asleep, but only in light sleep. When you are in deep sleep your body is completely shut down, this is why you often cannot dream in the middle of the night. But when you are in light sleep (just after going to bed/ just before waking up) your body is slightly awake and alert, which means you can trump while sleeping.
How do you stay awake for one week?
You can't. After two or three days, your body will make you fall asleep.
Can cows make milk only when they are awake?
Milk synthesis and production is an involuntary action of the cow's body, thus occurs when the cow is either asleep or awake.
Awake mind but body cant move while sleeping?
That is called sleep paralysis. It is a function of your body to paralyze yourself so you do not wake yourself up while dreaming. Sometimes, just before you fall asleep you move a body part quickly which awakens you from the drowsiness. sleep paralysis is the function to prevent that. Sometimes the mechanism of it is still active while your mind is already awake. Do not worry, it is not dangerous.
How does caffine affect your body?
It stimulates your nervous system, keeping you more awake, active, and aware of your environment.
Does hair grow faster at night?
Hair actually grows slower while you are asleep then when you are awake because your heart rate slows and most of your body almost goes into a shut down mode so the more your awake the faster your hair is going to grow
What is an autoscopy?
An autoscopy is the experience of seeing someone's own body from the outside while awake.
What are some cool things your body dose while you are asleep?
Some of the cool things that you body does when you are asleep include relaxing your mind and heart, improving your memory, and curbing inflammation.
How do birds not fall of their perches when they are asleep?
the same way you don't fall off your bed you may be asleep but your mind is always awake and going if you or the bird feels a slight imbalance in your body as in a falling motion you shall wake up as simple as that
Why would a sleeping person breathe less than when awake?
When you are asleep your body is not doing a great deal and as a result needs less oxygen and therefore needs to breathe less.
