Consequences
Sad and irritable
How does your mood change when tired?
Melatonin
What is the medication taken to get more sleep?
The stage of sleep when energy is reserved, tissue is repaired, and we begin to dream
What is deep sleep?
A short period of sleep that does not allow for a full REM cycle
What is a nap?
The focusing of your senses in a way that reduces cortisol levels (WHICH IMPROVES SLEEP BY A LOT!!!)
What is meditation?
The feeling that raises cortisol levels and keeps people awake
What is anxiety?
1-3 milligram dose
What is the dosage a regular person may consume nightly?
What is sleep onset?
The exact time of day and length of time you sleep each day and night
What is a sleep schedule?
16-18 hours a day
How many hours of sleep does a newborn need?
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
What brain diseases are linked to sleep deprivation?
Detailed dreams and feeling more tired after sleep
What are common side effects of melatonin?
Sleepwalking/talking
What occurs in deep sleep?
Muscle repair, tissue growth, and protein synthesis
What physical changes happen during sleep?
True or False: Humans can survive longer without food than without sleep
What is True?
Clear out toxic/unnecessary chemicals and proteins
What does the brain do during sleep?
Melatonin is unnecessary for most people
How much melatonin do most people need?
When rapid eye movement has been documented
What is the REM cycle?
Using solar light to adjust your inner clock
What is light therapy?
What is the "afternoon dip"?
This process is essential for keeping the brain healthy during sleep by flushing out leftover proteins
What is the glymphatic system?
1 in 5 Americans have one of these disorders which causes irregular rest, mood swings, fatigue, etc.
What is a sleeping disorder?
Occurs in the first 5-10 minutes of sleep
What is light sleep?
The method of focusing on relaxing your body and thinking about being in a calming place to sleep
What is the military sleep method?
This field of research was only established 70 years ago after the discovery of rapid eye movement during sleep.