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True or False?
Pulling an all-nighter is an effective way to study for a test.
False.
Sleep helps the brain retain memories and information.
Name a beverage you should avoid before bedtime.
Any caffeinated beverage (Soda, Coffee, Tea etc.)
What is the recommended number of hours of sleep an adolescent youth should get each night?
8 - 10 hours
True or False?
15% of the population does not dream.
False.
Everyone dreams! On average, a person has 4-7 dreams per night.
The name of the time zone we live in
What is Pacific Time Zone?
true or false , a long nap during the day will help you sleep better at night
False!
Napping during the day will make it harder to fall asleep!
True or False? You can make up for lost sleep during the week by sleeping more on the weekends
False! This may help a little bit, but would not completely make up for the lack of sleep. Plus, sleeping late on the weekends could mess up your whole sleep cycle.
True or False?
If you’re not getting enough sleep, you’re more likely to get sick.
True.
The immune system needs sleep to be most
effective.
In the the Spring, daylight savings shifts time in this direction by 1 hour.
Forward (ahead).
True or False : Vigorous exercising right before bed can help you fall asleep.
False : Exercise should not be done be done within 3 hours before bedtime.
True or False: Allergies are most common in the Spring and Fall?
True
How many hours before bed should you limit screen time to avoid disrupting sleep?
Avoid screen time 1-2 hours before sleeping
True or False?
It’s natural for teenagers to go to sleep and wake up later.
True.
During teenage years, the natural shift in sleep pattern, called “sleep phase delay,” means getting sleepy and waking up later.
How many time zones are there in the world?
There are 24 time zones around the world, each separated by 1 hour.
A complete sleep cycle, which contains all stages of sleep, lasts about this long.
About 90 minutes.
True or False: The longest day of the year takes place in the Spring
False
How many hours before bed should you limit Coffee, Soda or other Caffeine sources to avoid disrupting sleep?
Avoid Caffeine 6-8 hours before bed.