General
Napping
Falling/Staying Asleep
Sleep States and Cycles
Sleep Disorders
100

How much sleep should you get each night?

9-12 hours

100
Name 2 pros of napping?

relaxation, improved mood, alertness, performance, reduced fatigue

100

Name substance in food or drinks to avoid before bed.

drinking caffeine

100

How many sleep stages does the body go through? 

4
100

What sleep disorder is characterized by having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep?

Insomnia

200
Name 2 things that can happen when you don't get enough sleep
fatigue, loss of energy, difficulty concentrating, emotional
200
Where should you nap?
quiet, dark place
200
Name 3 tips to help you improve your sleep habits
yoga, bath, reading, meditation, sleep schedule, routines, clutter free room, cool dark quiet room
200

How long is 1 sleep cycle?

90-110 minutes

200

Restless leg syndrome, nightmares, and sleep walking are types of this sleeping disorder.

Parasomnia

300

Lack of sleep can lead to...

accidents, depression, weight gain, loss of job

300
Name 1 con of napping
sleep inertia, nighttime sleep problems
300

Name a substance in food that can help you fall asleep

tryptophan

300
What does R.E.M stand for?
Rapid eye movement
300

What is the main cause for people stopping breathing with sleep apnea?

blocked airway

400
What is the prime time for napping?
2-3pm
400
When should you consider a nap?

experience new fatigue, are about to experience sleep loss, make planned naps part of a routine

400

What is a chemical the body creates naturally that can make you sleepy?

Melatonin

400
What happens in stages 1 and 2 of the sleep cycle?
fall asleep, but not a deep sleep
400

What sleep disorder is characterized by frequent sleep attacks?

Narcolepsy

500

What is sleep apnea?

When you stop breathing during sleep

500
How long should you nap for if you want to boost alertness and energy?
10-20 min.
500
You should establish a _________ to improve sleep habits
sleep schedule, routine
500

What happens during REM sleep?

brain is active and you dream; rapid eye movement

500

Which sleep disorder results in a person being unable to fall asleep until very late at night and naturally not waking up until late in the morning.

Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS)

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