The Circadian Clock & Chronotype
This term refers to the internal system that regulates bodily functions on a roughly 24-hour cycle, dictating when we're awake and when we're asleep.
What is the circadian clock?
This percentage represents the reduction in memory retention for sleep-deprived individuals compared to well-rested ones.
What is 40%?
This essential activity is needed for memory retention and overall brain health, especially to process new experiences.
What is sleep?
This type of chronotype, commonly known as a "night owl," is characterized by a tendency to stay up late and sleep in later during the day.
What is a late chronotype?
Lack of sleep can result in no significant signal in this brain area, making it difficult for individuals to commit new experiences to memory.
What is the hippocampus?
This is the time of year when many people lose one hour of sleep, typically leading to temporary health impacts like increased heart attacks.
What is daylight savings time?
When you go against your body's circadian rhythm, such as staying up late or working night shifts, it can lead to this broad range of __________ health effects.
What is negative health effects?
In the spring, there is a 24% increase in the number of heart attacks. What is this caused by?
What is daylight savings?
This term refers to the time of day when most people are typically awake and active.
What is daytime?
This group, known for being "early birds," tends to wake up and be active in the early hours of the day, often before sunrise.
What are larks?
Restricting sleep to just four hours for one night leads to a dramatic 70% drop in the activity of these immune system cells.
What are Natural Killer Cells?
The amount of hours of sleep an adult needs to feel restored.
What are 7-9hrs?
Although chronotype is largely genetic, this factor can cause an individual's natural sleep-wake preference to change over the course of their life.
What is aging?
After six hours of sleep for one week, these two health issues show a significant increase: genes related to tumor promotion and long-term chronic conditions like stress and cardiovascular disease.
What are tumor promotion and long-term chronic inflammation?
A lack of sleep is known to negatively impact this body system, which helps defend against illness.
What is the immune system?