How much sleep should you get each night?
9-12 hours
relaxation, improved mood, alertness, performance, reduced fatigue
Name substance in food or drinks to avoid before bed.
drinking caffeine
How many sleep stages does the body go through?
What sleep disorder is characterized by having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep?
Insomnia
How long is 1 sleep cycle?
90-110 minutes
Restless leg syndrome, nightmares, and sleep walking are types of this sleeping disorder.
Parasomnia
Lack of sleep can lead to...
accidents, depression, weight gain, loss of job
Name a substance in food that can help you fall asleep
tryptophan
What is the main cause for people stopping breathing with sleep apnea?
blocked airway
experience new fatigue, are about to experience sleep loss, make planned naps part of a routine
What is a chemical the body creates naturally that can make you sleepy?
Melatonin
What sleep disorder is characterized by frequent sleep attacks?
Narcolepsy
What is sleep apnea?
When you stop breathing during sleep
What happens during REM sleep?
brain is active and you dream; rapid eye movement
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)