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What does REM stand for?
Rapid eye movement
What group is the most sleep deprived?
Teenagers
True or False: You can teach your body to run on 4–5 hours of sleep.
False. You might feel like you’re used to less sleep, but your brain never fully adjusts.
How many hours of sleep do teens need?
8-10 hours
True or false: Your brain NEVER sleeps
True
Do brain waves speed up or slow down while your sleeping?
slow down
Scary or stressful dreams; often linked to anxiety or emotional stress.
Nightmares
Most teens average how many hours of sleep on a school night?
6-7 hours...not enough!
True or false: Lions sleep up to 10 hours a day
False-Lions sleep 20 hours a day
True or false: Birds can sleep while flying
True
What is melatonin?
hormone produced naturally by your brain's pineal gland
During what kind of sleep do dreams mostly occur?
REM sleep
What kind of dream is it when you realize you’re dreaming and may be able to control it?
Lucid Dreams
List some of the most common dreams people have. You must list at least 3!!!
Falling, Being Chased, Flying, Showing Up Late, Losing Teeth , Taking a Test You Didn’t Study For, Being Naked in Public, Can’t Move or Speak, Meeting Someone Famous, Revisiting A Place from Your Past
Name atleast 3 common sleep disruptors
Phones & screens, Stress & anxiety, Caffeine, Late-night snacks or energy drinks, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
what happens when your eyes see blue light at night?
Your brain thinks it is daytime
What device in your house emits the most blue light?
phones, laptops, tablets
What is your circadian rhythm?
your body’s natural 24-hour cycle that controls when you feel sleepy, hungry, or alert.
How many sleep cycles do you go through each night?
4-6
What do dreams help you process?
Feelings and stress
What is the 30 minute rule?
Put your phone in a different room 30 minutes before bed
Why is melatonin important for sleep?
Signals its time for your body to sleep
What is the paper swap?
Read a physical book or magazine instead of a screen before bed
What are the 3 most important things your brain does during sleep?
Repairs itself, organizes memories and recharges itself
What is dim down?
Turn off the big overhead lights in your room and use a small lamp.