Answer: The statement above is absolutely true.
Explanation: During our sleep we pass through five stages of sleep. 5th stage of the sleep is of great importance and is known as REM sleep aka rapid eye movement sleep. During this stage heart rate, breathing and eye movement increases. According to the researchers of Neuro-scientists Rem sleep helps the brain rewire itself and integrates new memories and train the mind for important tasks to be done next day.
A. going to the gym while you are sick
I'd have to say d. the hand, because every human (for the most part, no offence intended to anyone) has a hand and is able to make good (or bad, rather) use of it. It's what a person always has access to at any given time or place, even if they don't have access to one of the other options.
Unfortunately... You're better off keeping that VP shunt in your head. VP Shunts are usually kept in for a long time, which actually can cause a problem where skin and tissue attaches to the tube. VP Shunt removals are risky, because that means, that they would have to separate the tissues that have become attached to it, which can create major complications, especially when brain tissue is involved. You also run the risk of severe infection from doing so... The Shunt removal especially for such a long time period is better avoided, but it is possible, but you should probably bring it up with your PCP and a neurosurgeon or neurologist.
On the bright side, you can actively participate in sports just as long as it is not a contact sport, which risks contact with the shunt.
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