Healthy sleep habits
Is consistency important when maintaining a healthy sleep schedule?
Yes, it is important to be consistent and try to go to bed at the same time every night.
Can taking naps negatively effect sleep at night?
Yes, taking naps can make you have excess energy at night when it's time to go to bed.
Is your brain mostly active or mostly inactive while you sleep?
What is it called when we realize that we are dreaming, and can control our dreams?
Lucid dreams
How many hours of sleep are recommended for people to get per night?
8-9 or more
What percent of teenagers in the U.S. receive an insufficient amount of sleep every night?
70%
How many hours of sleep are recommended for adults to get each night?
7-9 hours
What stage of sleep do we dream in?
R.E.M sleep
What are some recommendations for a good environment to have while trying to fall asleep?
(at least two)
-cool and/or dark room
-reduce noise
comfortable bed+pillows
Name two substances (liquids) that negatively effect sleep at night
-Alcohol
-coffee (caffeine)
What are some short term effects of receiving too little sleep?
(at least two)
-your ability to remember and concentrate is negatively impacted
-It can make you irritable and more moody
-increase the risk of anxiety and depression
-impairs judgement and performance
What is the most common sleep disorder?
Insomnia, which effects about 30% of the population
Is exercising before bed a healthy sleeping habit?
No, most of the time exercising before bed can make it harder to fall asleep and decrease quality of sleep.
What are some examples of unhealthy sleeping habits?
(at least 2)
-Inconsistent sleep schedule
-Drinking or eating before bed
-exercise before bed
-using technology before bed
-napping throughout the day
What is a long term effect of not receiving enough sleep?
-dementia
-depression
-anxiety
What percent of our lives do we spend asleep?
About 33%
What do the letters in SMART stand for when setting goals?
S-Specific
M-Measurable
A-Achievable
R-Relevant
T-Timely
What are some long term effects that poor sleep hygiene can cause? (list 3)
-mood
-Academic performance/cognitive ability
-behavior
-driving ability
-weakened immune system
What does your brain do while you sleep?
(besides dream)
While we sleep, our brain organizes the days events and puts them into storage
Also, our brain plays a housekeeping role that removes toxins (or "wastes") that build up while we are awake.
What is the most amount of days anyone has gone without sleep?
19 days