SNOOZE YOU LOSE
This is the standard amount of minutes an alarm clock will reset for when you hit the snooze button
What is 10 minutes
Lack of sleep can impair this organ's ability to consolidate memories and make decisions?
This hormone, often called the "sleep hormone," is regulated by light exposure and helps signal the body to wind down.
What is Melatonin
You can catch up on sleep over the weekend
MYTH - Sleep debt accumulates and can't be fully paid with a few extra hours. Inconsistent sleep patterns can actually disrupt your circadian rhythm.
How many hours of sleep does the average adult need per night?
7-9 hours
This is the name of the sleep-wake cycle our bodies operate on
What is Circadian Rhythm
What is Cortisol
What is 30-60 minutes?
Teens naturally want to go to bed later and wake up later.
TRUTH - During adolescence, circadian rhythms shift, making it biologically normal for teens to stay up and sleep in later
Name 2 health risk related to chronic sleep deprivation.
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Depression
True or False: Hitting snooze can improve your alertness throughout the day
False
When you don't sleep, your body becomes more resistant to this hormone, increasing your risk for type 2 diabetes.
What is Insulin
What is caffeine
Snoring is always harmless
MYTH - Snoring can be a symptom of sleep apnea, a serious condition linked to heart disease and stroke.
Your reflexes and motor coordination slow down, making you as impaired as someone with this legal issue.
What is driving under the influence, or legally drunk
This type of noise is often used in sound machines to help promote deeper sleep
What is White Noise
Missing sleep can weaken this bodily system, making it harder to fight off illness.
What is the Immune System
Keeping your bedroom at this temperature range supports optimal sleep?
What is 60-67 degrees Fahrenheit
Naps are always bad for your sleep
MYTH - Short naps (10-20 minutes) can boost alertness and performance. Lon or late naps, however, may interfere with nighttime sleep.
Men who sleep less than 5 hours a night may see a drop in this key reproductive hormone.
What is testosterone
Pressing the snooze button repeatedly can lead to this phenomenon, where you feel groggier after waking.
What is Sleep Inertia
Chronic sleep loss is linked to higher risks of this cardiovascular condition, partly due to increased blood pressure and inflammation.
What is heart disease
This psychological effect may make you feel like you're getting more sleep when using the snooze button, but in reality you're not.
What is the "Illusion of rest"
Using electronics in bed makes it harder to fall asleep.
TRUTH - The blue light from screens suppresses melatonin and can delay sleep onset.
Sleep loss increased sensitivity to his physical issues by amplifying the activity in this processing center.
What is pain