Sleep Facts
Effects of Sleep
Sleep Vocabulary
Sleep and Health
Sleep Myths
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This is the amount of sleep a teenager needs on average each night.

8-10 hrs

100

Lack of sleep can make us feel this, which means we have low energy.

fatigue

100

This word describes the natural state of being without sleep, or feeling like you need rest.

tired

100

Sleep helps reduce this kind of disease, which includes colds or infections.

illness

100

This myth says that everyone needs the same amount of sleep, regardless of age or lifestyle.

8 hrs of sleep

200

Sleep is divided into two main types: REM and this type.

non-REM

200

This part of our body works better with enough sleep, allowing us to think more clearly.

brain

200

This word describes the state of being calm, relaxed, and without disturbance.

peaceful

200

Sleep plays a vital role in restoring this part of our body, helping us feel energized the next day.

brain

200

This common belief is that caffeine has no effect on sleep if you drink it in the afternoon.

caffeine doesn't affect sleep

300

Sleep cycles last about this many minutes.

90m

300

Sleep deprivation can affect our ability to do this, leading to poor judgment.

concentrate

300

This word refers to your ability to focus on something for an extended period of time.

concentration

300

This health condition can worsen due to lack of sleep, causing people to feel overwhelmed.

anxiety

300

This myth suggests that napping during the day always makes people feel groggy.

napping makes you tired

400

Sleep deprivation can affect the production of this hormone, which helps us manage stress.

cortisol

400

Sleep is crucial for this system, which helps to protect us from illnesses.

immune system

400

This word describes the process of restoring energy and health after being physically active.

recovery

400

This is a key factor in improving memory and learning, making sleep an essential part of education.

cognitive function

400

This belief is that sleep is not important if you don’t feel tired.

you don’t need sleep if you feel okay

500

During sleep, our body’s temperature decreases, which helps with this process.

recovery

500

Sleep helps with emotional stability and reduces feelings of this, which can make you feel sad or anxious.

stress

500

This term describes when your actions or thoughts are disturbed by an outside influence.

disruption

500

This type of sleep disorder, where people stop breathing for short periods during the night, affects sleep quality.

apnea

500

This myth suggests that sleep can’t affect your emotional health.

sleep doesn’t affect your mood

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