Myth or Fact
Your body gets used to the lack of sleep.
MYTH
Your body does NOT get used to lack of sleep. It may feel “stabilized”, but that does not mean it is used to it. It means your body is not functioning to its full capacity!
Recommended amount of hours of sleep for young adults.
7-9 hours
The Koala is cited as the animal that sleeps the longest daily, averaging...
18-22 hours
REM stands for
Rapid Eye Movement
Characterized by brain activity, muscle movements, dreaming, and duration of sleep.
Having a consistent bedtime _______ supports your brain in getting ready for sleep.
routine
Sleep quality is a critical factor in getting a good night's rest.
FACT
There are so many factors involved in a good night's rest. How long you sleep, how many times you wake up, and how comfortable you are sleeping all factor in to how rested you feel.
The name of your body's internal "24 hour clock", a natural cycle that influences your sleep is called...
Circadian Rhythm
Regulates physical, mental, and behavioral changes.
Tells the body when its time to sleep, eat, and wake.
These animals hold hands when they sleep so they do not float away.
Sea Otters
The average length of a single dream is
5-20 minutes
Consuming ______ after lunch can make it harder to fall asleep at night.
caffeine
(This can be found in chocolate, ice cream, coffee, some tea, and soda! Cherries, whole wheats, some cheeses, and bananas are good options!)
If you can not fall asleep, you should stay laying down until you can.
MYTH
If you can not fall asleep for at least 20 minutes, try to do something relaxing like read a book, stretch, or stand up and walk for a minute.
T/F?
Using your bed for activities besides sleep, like eating of using your phone, will have no impact on your sleeping patterns.
False
Your brain associating your bed with only sleep is supportive.
This animal sleeps with half of its brain turned off
Dolphins
What percent of dreams vanish from your memory after waking up?
90%
It is recommended you turn of screen time ____ hour(s) before bed.
1 hour
We need less sleep when we are older.
MYTH
From young adulthood on, your need for sleep does not change as you get older.
What fraction of our lives do we spend sleeping?
One Third
These animals prefer to sleep nose to nose
What pop star created the song "Wildest Dreams"?
Taylor Swift
10-20 minutes
More sleep is always better.
MYTH
Oversleeping or undersleeping can leave you feeling groggy, tired, irritable, or unrested.
Most people sleep best in this temperature
65-68 degrees Fahrenheight
This animal sleeps with one eye open
Ducks
Who was the Ancient Greek God of Dreams?
Morpheus
Sleep Hygiene