Benefits and Myths
True or False: Can sleep improve your Credit Score?
F A L S E
Not getting adequate sleep will reduce the amount of _____ _____ that is released and can potentially stunt growth.
GROWTH HORMONE
Some natural sources of caffeine include...
Tea, Coffee, Chocolate
What is the ideal sleeping temperature range?
60-70 degrees
During this stage of sleep you feel groggy if woken up from it is difficult to wake up during this time. The Growth Hormone is released during this stage of sleep and most of the restorative benefits from sleep happen during this time as well.
Deep Sleep (Stages 3-4)
What are some things that happen in your body when you get a full night of sleep?
Minor injuries begin to heal, your energy is restored, and growth hormone is released to help adolescents grow.
Being tired can make you more prone to ______. (slipping, falling, etc.)
ACCIDENTS
At high doses, caffeine can have what unpleasant side effects?
Diarrhea, sweating, nausea, muscle tremors, increased heart rate
True or False: A busy bedroom will help you sleep longer and deeper.
FALSE, less clutter equals better sleep
During this stage of sleep you can be easily woken up and your heart rate and breathing begin to slow down.
Light Sleep (Stages 1-2)
When you get a full night of sleep, your _______ System fights off germs and helps you resist disease.
I M M U N E
Being tired can make you grumpy, irritable, and lead to ____ swings.
M O O D
The average daily consumption of caffeine in the United States is how many milligrams?
About 300
True or False: A Night Light is better than pitch black for sleeping
FALSE
What do the acronyms REM and NREM stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement (REM)
Non Rapid Eye Movement (NREM)
True or False: "I can catch up on not sleeping well during the week by sleeping in on weekends"
FALSE. It can help SLIGHTLY to sleep in a little after not sleeping well the night before, but you cannot repay your "Sleep Debt"
Without enough sleep, you will have trouble staying focused and difficulty _____ new things.
Learning
A Monster Energy drink has _____ milligrams of caffeine.
170
It is very important to separate ______ from your sleep space.
Work, your job, stress, etc.
How many sleep stages are there in the Sleep Cycle?
5
Light Sleep (levels 1-2)
Deep Sleep (3-4)
REM Sleep
True or False: Everyone needs 9-11 hours of sleep
FALSE, Middle Schoolers are encouraged to get 9-11 hours of sleep, but the recommendation drops to 8-10 hours once you're in high school
Not getting enough sleep will make you more susceptible to _______.
Illness, sickness, disease
This is a hippie drink you can get at the Health Foods store that has a form of caffeine that makes you less "jittery"
Yerba Mate
This type of noise is the only noise recommended for a better nights sleep.
WHITE NOISE
What is happening during REM sleep?
Eyes are moving, brain is more active (comparable to when you are awake), and you experience more vivid dreams