Sleep Science
This stage of sleep is known for rapid eye movement
REM sleep
In dream analysis, this flying mammal can represent freedom or intuition.
A bird or bat
This is the amount of sleep recommended for most adults every night
7-9 hours
his scientist's discovery of the benzene ring reportedly came to him in a dream of a snake biting its tail.
August Kekulé
This sleep disorder is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs while resting.
restless legs syndrome
This is the term for the inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep
Insomnia
Dreaming of this can symbolize new beginnings or a fresh start.
A baby/pregnancy
This beverage, often consumed before bed, contains a compound that can help promote sleep. $600: Name one strategy for improving sleep hygiene.
chamomile tea
This English author's famous dream inspired the story of "Frankenstein."
Mary Shelley
People with this parasomnia disorder may engage in activities like sleepwalking or sleep talking.
a parasomnia
Name the hormone responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles.
melatonin
This common dream theme reflects feelings of being unprepared or exposed.
Being Naked in public
Name one strategy for improving sleep hygiene
Creating a regular sleep schedule, creating a comfortable sleep environment, avoiding caffeine and heavy meals before bedtime, etc.
In the Bible, this ruler's dream of a giant statue is interpreted by Daniel
Nebuchadnezzar
This sleep disorder involves the repeated interruption of breathing during sleep.
sleep apnea
The term for a sudden involuntary muscle contraction that occurs while falling asleep.
A hypnic jerk
Dreaming of this natural disaster might indicate feelings of being overwhelmed or out of control.
Flood or tsunami
This practice involves removing electronic devices from the bedroom to promote better sleep.
Implementing a digital curfew
This mathematician famously dreamt of a "burning house" and a series of "mathematical solutions" that led to his discovery of the principles of the calculus.
René Descartes
This neurological disorder is characterized by the sudden loss of muscle tone, often triggered by strong emotions.
Cataplexy
This neurological disorder is characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day.
Narcolepsy
This mode of transportation often symbolizes the journey of life or transition.
A car or train
The term for the sleep disorder characterized by frequent pauses in breathing during sleep.
sleep apnea
This chemist's dream of dancing atoms led to his proposal of the benzene ring structure.
Friedrich August Kekulé
This disorder involves a disruption in the brain's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, leading to excessive daytime sleepiness.
idiopathic hypersomnia