Why Sleep
What is the only organ / body part that requires sleep?
Brain!
Is it better to pay off your sleep debt or maintain consistent sleep schedule?
Pay off your sleep debt!
binge drinking for females is ____ drinks in a 2 hour period
4 drinks
Can you adapt to sleep deprivation?
No!
What is sleep hygiene?
Good sleep habits that can help you get a good night’s sleep.
How many hours of sleep do most people need every 24 hours to maximize health and sustain performance?
7 to 9
What percentage of the population can optimally function on less that 6 hours of sleep per night?
<1% ~ 1 in 4 million.
binge drinking for males is ____ drinks in a 2 hour period
5 drinks
T/F: People who sleep more tend to be more resilient to sleep loss.
True
T/F: Alcohol improves your ability to sleep.
False
How much of our life do we spend sleeping?
1/3 or ~24 years
How many more calories per day do people who are sleep deprived eat?
300
Which of these does not affect sleep?
TV in background, lamp turned on, hot room, new sleeping location, sugary foods
None - they all do!
What is the word for 'awake during the day and sleep during the night'?
Diurnal
What is the daily recommended dose of caffeine?
How many cycles of sleep (REM & NREM) do we experience in a normal night of sleep?
5
Can humans resist the need for sleep?
No.
Alcohol reduces this stage of sleep, the stage of sleep where dreams occur.
REM- rapid eye movement sleep
T/F: The longer the period of sleep loss, the worse the performance.
True!
When is the best time to stop eating before bedtime?
2-3 hours
What does REM and NREM stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement & Non-Rapid Eye Movement
Sleep deprived sailors will overestimate, accurately estimate, or underestimate their own capabilities.
Overestimate.
True or False: Alcohol is a mood-altering stimulant?
False- It is a depressant
What is the best method for preventing or reversing the effects of sleep loss in the short and long term?
Sleep itself! Nothing can replace it.
How many minutes or hours before bedtime should you stop looking at your screen devices to help you sleep well at night?
At least 1 hour/ 60 minutes before bedtime