Binghamton Research Days Student Presentations
Relationship Between C-Reactive Protein Level and Sleep Duration as Affected by Awareness of Healthy Behaviors
Relationship Between C-Reactive Protein Level and Sleep Duration as Affected by Awareness of Healthy Behaviors
Nicolas Belmonte (Senior, Integrative Neuroscience); Maeve Hatfield (Junior, Integrative Neuroscience); Danielle Petzold (Sophomore, Integrative Neuroscience); Thomas Burkhart (Faculty, Maine-Endwell School District)
Nicolas Belmonte (Senior, Integrative Neuroscience); Maeve Hatfield (Junior, Integrative Neuroscience); Danielle Petzold (Sophomore, Integrative Neuroscience); Thomas Burkhart (Faculty, Maine-Endwell School District)
Mentor: Kim Jaussi, School of Management, Center for Leadership Studies & Dickinson Research Team
Mentor: Kim Jaussi, School of Management, Center for Leadership Studies & Dickinson Research Team
Abstract
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a component of blood plasma produced by the liver. Research has suggested that levels of CRP may vary with sleep duration, particularly in individuals with sleep-related disorders (Kheirandish-Gozal, 2006). Elevated CRP is a known indicator of inflammation and may be associated with future cardiovascular morbidity (Meier-Ewert, 2004). The purpose of this study is to test if there is a negative correlation between CRP level and nightly sleep duration in a population of elementary schoolers. Additionally, we are interested in whether this relationship is altered by awareness of healthy behaviors, as suggested by a multiple-choice quiz given to the participants. Our results confirm that there is a negative relationship between the amount of sleep and CRP levels. Academic and practitioner implications are discussed.
Abstract
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a component of blood plasma produced by the liver. Research has suggested that levels of CRP may vary with sleep duration, particularly in individuals with sleep-related disorders (Kheirandish-Gozal, 2006). Elevated CRP is a known indicator of inflammation and may be associated with future cardiovascular morbidity (Meier-Ewert, 2004). The purpose of this study is to test if there is a negative correlation between CRP level and nightly sleep duration in a population of elementary schoolers. Additionally, we are interested in whether this relationship is altered by awareness of healthy behaviors, as suggested by a multiple-choice quiz given to the participants. Our results confirm that there is a negative relationship between the amount of sleep and CRP levels. Academic and practitioner implications are discussed.