Sleep
How many hours of sleep should you get every night?
7-9 Hours
What is a chronic illness?
Chronic diseases/illnesses are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living.
What are the benefits of staying hydrated?
Increased metabolic function, skin health, cell delivery (oxygen, hormones, nutrients, etc.), flushed out waste (via kidneys and urine), maintained body temperature, healthy weight support, regulated cell generation/turnover, etc.
What is a good mental health status?
It means you are in a state of well-being where you feel good and function well in the world.
What is sleep apnea and what are some symptoms?
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
Excessive daytime sleepiness, Loud snoring, Observed episodes of stopped breathing during sleep, Waking during the night and gasping or choking, Awakening in the morning with a dry mouth or sore throat, Morning headaches, and Trouble focusing during the day.
What should you do to get good sleep?
1. Have good sleep routine (sleep hygiene) 2. Relax, unwind and try sleep meditation. 3. Try mindfulness for sleep. 4. Create the right sleep environment. 5. Do not force sleep. 6. Improve sleep through diet and exercise.
What is asthma and what are some symptoms?
Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. Asthma can be controlled by taking medicine and avoiding the triggers that can cause an attack.
What are the dangers of dehydration?
Cellular dehydration, especially in older adults, can lead to frailty, injuries, muscle wasting and poor muscle strength. In some people, it can lead to “dehydration headaches”. If it becomes severe enough, dehydration can even require emergent medical care.
What is depression and what are some causes?
Depression is a mental illness where someone is in a state of severe sadness. It can be caused by a lot of things, like losses or failures, but no one knows the true cause.
What is insomnia and what are some symptoms?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. With insomnia, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good-quality sleep. This happens even if you have the time and the right environment to sleep well.
What is the 10 3 2 1 0 Rule?
10 hours before bed: No more caffeine. 3 hours before bed: No more food or alcohol. 2 hours before bed: No more work. 1 hour before bed: No more screen time.
What is cancer?
Cancer is a disease in which some of the body's cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.
How much water should you drink?
A: This varies from person-to-person depending on age, activity level, weight, but the average person should drink about 75 ounces of water every day.
What is schizophrenia and some causes?
Schizophrenia usually involves delusions (false beliefs), hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that don't exist), unusual physical behavior, and disorganized thinking and speech. The exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown. Research suggests a combination of physical, genetic, psychological and environmental factors can make a person more likely to develop the condition.
What is narcolepsy and what are some symptoms?
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to control sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may feel rested after waking, but then feel very sleepy throughout much of the day.
Narcolepsy causes sudden attacks of sleep. Sudden loss of muscle tone and hallucinations might occur.
What happens if I don't get enough sleep?
Sleep deficiency is linked to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression.
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes.
Is drinking water the only way to stay hydrated?
Drinking water isn’t the only way we consume it. The foods you eat have water in them, too. The following fruits/vegetables contain good amounts of water: cucumbers, tomatoes, peaches, zucchini, lettuce, and watermelon.
What is a phobia and what are some causes?
A phobia is an anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. Many phobias start because of a bad experience or panic attack related to a specific object or situation. Sometimes even seeing or hearing about a bad experience can be enough to trigger a phobia.
What is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and what are some symptoms?
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation.
How do I get a better night's sleep?
Make sure your room is dark, avoid meals, caffeine, and alcohol, and stay off devices for an hour.
Wha is arthritis?
Arthritis means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. It describes more than 100 conditions that affect the joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues. Specific symptoms vary depending on the type of arthritis, but usually include joint pain and stiffness.
Do sports drinks provide proper hydration?
If practice or competition lasts less than one hour, water is the best choice to stay hydrated. If the activity will last longer than one hour or is very intense, a sports drink will help you stay hydrated, but it will also provide something that water cannot – fuel for working muscles.
What is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and what are some causes?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviors.
OCD often centers on themes such as a fear of germs or the need to arrange objects in a specific manner. Symptoms usually begin gradually and vary throughout life.
OCD is due to genetic and hereditary factors. Chemical, structural, and functional abnormalities in the brain are the cause.
What is parasomnia and what are some symptoms?
Parasomnias occur in a state that lies between sleep and wakefulness. A person with parasomnias may seem to be alert, walking or talking or eating or doing other such activities but without awareness because the brain is only partially awake.