Significance of Sleep
True or False: Getting the proper amount of sleep reduces stress and improves concentration.
TRUE! Sleep improves your mental, physical, and emotional health.
True or False: Everyone needs the same amount of sleep regardless of age or lifestyle.
FALSE! Teens typically need 8-10 hours of sleep because their brains are still developing, while adults need 7-9 hours of sleep.
At what age is the brain fully developed?
The brain is fully developed at age 25.
Name 3 high stress professions/jobs...
1. Doctors or Nurses
2. Teachers
3. Police Officers
4. Pilots
5. Chefs
6. Therapists
True or False: A person's diet can significantly effect sleep.
TRUE! Foods high in sodium and sugar can negatively affect your sleep pattern, while foods high in magnesium and nutrients promotes better sleep.
True or False: Sleeping walking is a sign of mental disorder.
FALSE! Sleep walking is considered a sleep disorder and is associated with high stress levels and sleep deprivation.
True or False: Adults need more sleep than teenagers in order for their brains to function at its best.
FALSE! Adults need between 7-9 hours, while teens need 8-10 hours.
What American sport is associated with the highest occurrence of brain injuries?
Football has the most recorded brain injuries because of its aggressive components.
List 3 benefits of getting the proper amount of sleep...
1. Improves brain function- Better concentration, ability to memorize, and problem solving skills.
2. Improves mood and limits anxiety and depression.
3. Improved physical health- Muscle recovery, immune health, and heart health
List 4 effects that sleep deprivation has on the body...
1. Fatigue
2. Trouble Focusing
3. Bad Judgement
4. Mood changes
What part of the brain manages stress and anxiety?
The prefrontal cortex of the brain manages stress and anxiety, the more sleep a person loses the more harish the effects will be on your mental health.
How many stages of sleep are there?
5 stages!
1. Wake- Which is where the brain prepares for sleep.
2. N1- Lightest stage of sleep
3. N2- Deeper sleep
4. N3- Deep sleep
5. REM-Increased brain activity where memories and dreaming occur.
What effect does blue light have on a person's sleep schedule?
Blue light stimulates parts of the brain making a person feel alert and energized during bed time. It ultimately reduces a person's quality of sleep!
List 5 ways to improve your sleep...
1. Avoid watching TV or playing video games before bed.
2. Avoid using electronic devices before bed.
3. Start a routine that helps you unwind before you go to bed.
4. Avoid eating meals late at night.
5. Avoid consuming caffeine less than 8 hours before you plan to go to sleep.
When getting the proper amount of sleep what protein is produced and is essential in fighting off infections.
Cytokines are produced within the immune system when a person receives the proper amount of sleep.
What is Lucid Dreaming?
Lucid Dreaming is when a person is aware that they are dreaming while dreaming. In some cases people are able to control what happens in their dreams.
Due to the fact that sleep lowers your heart rate and blood pressure. This means that sleep decreases your risk of ______________.
Heart Disease
What is sleep deprivation?
Sleep deprivation is when a person doesn't get the proper amount of sleep and/or quality sleep.
During what stage of brain development is taking daytime naps crucial?
a) Adolescence
b) Early Childhood
c) Infancy
d) Early Adulthood
B) Early Childhood!
During early childhood a person's brain is learning many different skills in a short period of time. Sleep allows for people to rest, retain, and condense newfound information.
List 3 types of sleep disorders...
1. Sleep Apnea
2. Insomnia
3. Somniloquy (Sleep talking)
4. Somnambulism (Sleep walking)