Impacts of Sleep
TRUE OR FALSE:
Sleep deprivation has an impact on your immune system
True
What simple clothing item can help you fall asleep faster
socks
Which bedtime drink may help signal your brain to relax?
Milk
TRUE OR FALSE:
You go through only one sleep cycle every night
False.
What can happen to your brain if you don’t get enough sleep?
It makes your brain weaker, raises risk of memory problems.
What should you do if you can’t fall asleep instead of staying in bed?
get out of bed (and do something relaxing.)
What hormone in tart cherry juice helps you sleep easier?
Melatonin
Which stage is known as “deep sleep” and is important for physical recovery?
3rd
How does lack of sleep affect appetite/hunger?
Lack of sleep can lead to increased hunger/appetite
Why does getting sunlight in the morning help you sleep better at night?
Morning sunlight helps reset your body's internal clock, making it easier to feel sleepy at night.
Why shouldn't you eat heavy meals right before sleeping?
Heavy meals can cause discomfort like heartburn, which can disrupt sleep
Which stage is the longest in the cycle?
2nd
Good sleep can help prevent which two serious health conditions, one involving blood sugar regulation, the other involving the heart and blood vessels?
(Type 2) Diabetes & Heart disease
How does pillow height affect sleep quality and dream content?
Incorrect pillow height can cause spinal stress and discomfort, which increases the chance of unpleasant or vivid dreams and nightmares.
How long should you nap after drinking coffee to feel even more refreshed after?
15-20min
Name every stage of the sleep cycle.
N1, N2, N3 and REM
OR
Light sleep, deep sleep, vivid dreaming