Napping
Is napping good for you?
Tired teens may benefit from a 30- to 45-minute nap before dinner. This is a better fix for sleep deprivation in teens than sleeping-in, which throws off their body's sleep cycle.
How much sleep should you get each night?
8 hours.
Name 3 traps you should avoid doing before bed?
drinking caffeine, heavy exercise, TV, phone
How many sleep stages does the body go through?
5
What is my name?
Kiley
Where should you nap?
Quiet dark places.
Name 2 things that can happen when you don't get enough sleep
Fatigue, loss of energy, difficulty concentrating, emotional
Name 3 tips to help you improve your sleep habit?
yoga, bath, reading, meditation, sleep schedule, routines, clutter free room, cool dark quiet room
How long is 1 sleep cycle?
90 min.
Name 2 pros of napping?
relaxation, improved mood, alertness, performance, reduced fatigue
Name one con of napping.
Sleep inertia, nighttime sleep problems.
Lack of sleep can lead to...
diabetes, depression, weight gain, cardiovascular disease
After what time should you stop drinking caffeine?
2 pm
What does R.E.M stand for?
Rapid eye movement
What happens during NREM sleep?
Hormones are released for growth and development
When should you consider napping?
Experience new fatigue, are about to experience sleep loss, make planned naps part of a routine.
What is the prime time for napping?
2-3pm
How many hours before bed should you 'disconnect?
1 hour
What happens in stages 1 and 2 of the sleep cycle?
fall asleep, but not a deep sleep
Name 2 sleep apps
Bedtime, Calm, Headspace
How long should you nap for if you want to boost alertness and energy?
10-20 min.
What is sleep inertia?
feeling groggy or disoriented after a nap
You should establish a _________ to improve sleep habits
sleep schedule, routine
What happens in stage 5 of the sleep cycle?
brain is active and you dream
T or F exercise helps with sleep
True