Magda dos Santos Guerra / Tânia Alexandra Marques / Teresa Lopes da Costa Lima
Sleep can be defined as an active, repetitive mode, disconnected from the physical environment, which performs a complex and indispensable function in the life of every human being. As a primary biological need, sleep is configured as a good indicator of general health and with a strong impact on the quality and longevity of the person. Scientific evidence has shown the existence of a relationship between sleep quality and cognitive functions, reasoning, behavioral factors, and creative processes. In other words, good sleep hygiene is fundamental for maintaining quality of life and well-being throughout the life cycle. In addition, the time and period of sleep affect the metabolic and neuroendocrine functioning, and sleep disturbances and the short duration of sleep can increase the predisposition to the development of cardiovascular diseases among others.
