Sleep Facts
What is the stage of sleep that is considered to be "deep sleep"?
REM (rapid eye movement)
True or false: Using your bed for other activities besides sleep, such as doing homework and eating, will not affect your sleeping patterns
False; try and use your bed only for sleep
True or False: Sleeping on your side can help with digestion
True
Name something you can do to relax your mind and body before sleep
Progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, weighted blankets, dim lights, read a book, listening to relaxing music
What is the chemical in the brain that is responsible for promoting a goodnight's sleep?
Melatonin
Best room temperature for sleep
65ºF
Name an effect depression has on sleep
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, sleeping too much
Describe a way you can use your sense of smell in your nighttime routine to assist in falling asleep
Lavender scented lotion, drinking tea, using someting with the same smell every night before bed
True or False: The Guinness World Record for the longest time without sleep is 8 days
False; 11 days and 25 minutes
When is the best time to stop eating before bedtime?
2-3 hours
What physical health issues can come from not getting proper sleep?
Weakened immune system, colds, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes
What time of day is the best to exercise for good sleep?
Morning
Humans spend how much of their life sleeping?
1/3
If you are not asleep within ____ minutes of going to bed, you should get up
20 to 30 minutes
Staying awake for ___ hours can mirror a blood alcohol level of 0.05%
17 hours
Watching TV