Sleep Basics
This sleep stage is most associated with dreaming.
What is REM sleep?
What kind of noise is often recommended to block out sudden sounds while sleeping?
What is white noise?
Heavy meals close to bedtime can cause this uncomfortable condition.
What is heartburn (or indigestion)?
This consistent habit - even on weekends - supports good sleep hygiene.
This phone setting may help reduce blue light exposure at night.
What is Night Mode?
Waking up feeling tired even after a full night's sleep can be a sign of this?
Using your phone in bed can train your brain to stay awake.
What is fact?
This the amount of hours of sleep most adults need each night.
What is 7-9 hours?
What is dim?
This common stimulant can interfere with sleep if consumed too late.
What is caffeine?
Getting this during the day can help regulate your sleep cycle.
What is sunlight?
What is blue light?
Difficulty falling or staying asleep is called this?
What is insomnia?
Alcohol helps you get better quality sleep.
What is myth?
This hormone helps regulate sleep and is released in the dark.
What is melatonin?
This temperature range is generally best for sleeping.
Whats is cool (around 60-67 degrees F)?
The amount of hours before bed should caffeine generally be avoided.
What is improves sleep?
Blue light interferes with the production of this hormone.
A disorder where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep.
What is sleep apnea?
Good sleep can improve both physical and mental health.
What is fact?
This part of the brain controls the sleep-wake cycle.
What is the hypothalamus?
This everyday item should be removed from the bed to improve sleep quality.
What is phone (or other electronic device)?
Alcohol may help you fall asleep, but it disrupts this stage of sleep.
What is REM sleep?
Long naps should be avoided after this time of day.
What is late afternoon or early evening?
(3 pm)
Experts often recommend stopping screen use this long before bed.
A condition involving an uncontrollable urge to move the legs at night.
What is restless legs syndrome?
Sleeping in on weekends can fully fix poor sleep during the week.
What is myth?
This internal clock helps regulate when you feel sleepy or awake.
What is the circadian rhythm?
A drop in this body signal helps trigger sleep which is why a cooler bedroom is recommended.
What is core body temperature?
This nutrient found in foods like turkey and milk supports sleep by aiding melatonin production.
What is tryptophan?
Exercising too close to bedtime can raise this and delay sleep.
What is heart rate (or body temperature)?
Doomscrolling before bed most directly affects this mental state.
What is stress or alertness?
This disorder caused excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks.
What is narcolepsy?
Everyone needs exactly 8 hours of sleep to function well.
What is myth?
Practicing mindfulness or relaxation can help reduce this sleep-stealing issue.
What is racing thoughts?
These can help block out unwanted light at night.
What are blackout curtains or eyemasks?
A light snack before bed may help if it includes this combination.
What is a protein and a complex carbohydrate?
This calming activity can raise your temperature and induce sleepiness as body temperature falls naturally.
What is a warm bath or shower?
This activity is more sleep-friendly than scrolling before bed.
What is reading, listening to calm music, or stretching?
Consistent poor sleep can make this mental health symptom worse.
What is anxiety or depression?
Lying in bed awake longer will eventually force you to fall asleep?
What is myth?