Sleep disorders
What is Bruxism?
A condition of grinding teeth
If it takes you less than 5 minutes to fall asleep when you go to bed at night it means you are sleep deprived. True or False
True - It takes the average person 15-20 minutes to fall asleep. This means you are tired enough to sleep deeply, but not so exhausted you feel tired the next day.
People sleep better in cooler rooms. True or False
True: Hot temperatures at night contribute to feeling restlessness and cranky
Sea Otters hold hands when they sleep. True or False
True: so they don't drift away from each other
What is restless leg syndrome?
A condition causing urges to move your leg when at rest
you need the same amount of sleep throughout your lifespan. True or False
False: sleep patterns changes with age
People who travel across time zones experience this temporary sleep disruption.
Jet lag
Which needs more sleep, a giraffe or a a bat?
A bat needs about 19 hours of sleep each day, a giraffe needs about 2 hours of sleep each day.
What is Hypersomnia?
To be unable to stay awake despite having enough hours of sleep
What is one of the biggest sleep distractions: Noisy siblings or internet access?
24 hour internet access
What is the medical term for the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep for long periods of time?
Insomnia
What happens to the brain when you sleep?
or
What happens to your cells when you sleep?
The brain recharges itself, cells repair themselves.
insomnia is a condition that causes one to stop breathing when sleeping. True or False.
False
What is the average amount of sleep needed to function effectively throughout the day: 7 hours or 12 hours?
7 hours
What affects your circadian rhythm (your internal body clock)?
Cell phones, tv, computers. Putting it away 30 minutes before bed will help.
The natural light and dark cycle of the day helps with melatonin and serotonin.
What can happen to your mood when you get less than 7 hours of sleep at night?
You are more likely to be angry, sad, and stressed.
Somnambulism is known as sleep talking. True or False
False
what does REM sleep stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement
You can go for 60 days without eating, but only how many days without sleeping?
11 days
Newborn babies can sleep through the night if you give them enough food. True or false?
False. Newborns may not sleep more than 1 to 2 hours at a time. Most babies don't start sleeping through the night (6 to 8 hours) without waking until they are about 3 months old, or until they weigh 12 to 13 pounds.