Sleep Hygiene
True or False: It is not harmful to eat a big meal before going to bed.
False
Watching TV before bedtime is usually a bad idea because it is a very engaging medium.
True
Characterized by an inability to initiate or maintain sleep.
Insomnia
True or False: Humans spend about a third of their lives sleeping.
True
True or False: Your mood is directly related to sleep.
True
True or False: A well, cool, ventilated room is the ideal environment to good sleep.
True
The body adjusts quickly to different sleep schedules.
False
Name two mental illnesses that are related to sleep disorders.
Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD.
True of False: Drinking caffeine even early in the day can affect your how you sleep at night.
True
False
How long can caffeine continue to affect you, after it has been consumed?
Up to 6 hours.
People need less sleep when they grow old.
False
Name 3 thins that can cause insomnia?
Stress, blue light (electronics), alcohol, caffeinated beverages, environmental factors, uncomfortable bed, crossing time zones.
Not getting enough sleep at night affects your appetite during the day.
False - It actually increases your appetite, due to lower leptin levels, which is the hormone that regulates your appetite.
Fill in the blank: Lack of sleep limits your ability to ____ and remember information during school.
Learn
True or False: Exercising regularly has no affect on whether or not it is easier to fall asleep at night.
False - It can make it easier to sleep but only when you exercise regularly.
Being tired and being sleepy are the same thing.
False
Name 3 serious effects from sleep deprivation.
Risk of cancer, heart disease, obesity, increased blood pressure, weak immune system, risk of death.
What are 3 things you can do to develop a bed time routine?
brush your teeth, shower/bathe, stretch/yoga, read, put on your pjs.
What are the two aspects of your body that repair during sleep?
Physical and mental health
What is the key aspect of electronics (phones, TV, computer, etc.) that will keep you awake longer if used right before bedtime?
The light will keep your brain awake longer.
Everybody needs eight hours of sleep.
False
Engaging in activities that are normally associated with wakefulness (such as eating or dressing), which may include walking, without the conscious knowledge of the subject.
Sleepwalking or sleeptalking
Fill in the blank: _____ driving is just as dangerous as _____ driving.
Drowsy and drunk
Name a part of the body that needs enough sleep to help repair itself.
Skill cells, hormones, liver functions, heart health