Sleep 101
This chemical is released as your body is preparing to go to sleep
What is Melatonin?
These small "breaks" during the day should be avoided in order to sleep better
What is a nap?
Best environment to sleep in
What is cool, dark, and quiet?
Comfortable "equipment" needed for a good nights rest
What is a mattress and pillow?
Drinking this depressant before sleep will decline your sleep quality
What is alcohol?
The natural "rhythm" that regulates bodily functions throughout a 24 hour period
What is the Circadian Rhythm?
Having too much of this sweet substance might keep you up at night
What is sugar?
Name of a sleep aid often used to help people fall asleep or stay asleep
What is Melatonin?
When you go to sleep at the same time and wake up at the same time everyday, even on your days off
What is a sleep routine?
These little critters WILL NOT crawl in your mouth while sleeping
What are spiders?
Recommended hours of sleep for an adult
What is 7-9 hours?
What is caffeine?
Blackout curtains or eye masks are used to block this out
What is light?
Replacing the use of electronics with this group of activities would enhance your sleep
What are relaxing/calming activities?
The most important of the two, quantity of sleep or quality of sleep
What is quality of sleep?
This is the stage of the Sleep Cycle in which you dream
What is REM sleep?
Advised time to avoid electronics before bed
What is an hour?
No other activities should be done on this, except those involving sleep & intimacy
What is a bed?
This type of exertion is great to do throughout the day but it should be avoided right before bed
What is exercise?
What is 20 minutes?