Health Benefits of Sleep Flashcards
Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and can benefit your _____, ______, and ____.
heart, weight, and mind.
Sleep plays a critical role in vital functions like metabolism, memory, and learning. (T/F)
True
What is associated with a shorter life span?
Not Enough Sleep
What is associated with a shorter life span?
Too Much Sleep
Proper sleep improves ______.
Memory
A proper amount of sleep can result in you becoming a more ________ person.
Creative
Research suggests that getting adequate sleep can help _______ weight gain.
Prevent
What is defined as getting an inadequate amount of sleep?
Six or Fewer Hours Per Night.
In regards to sleep and the health benefits associated with sleep, what can be linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis and premature aging?
A Higher Level of Inflammatory Proteins.
What happens to college students when they don’t get enough sleep?
Research shows that college students who sleep less get worse grades.
Based upon a 2009 research study it was found that children ages 7-8 who got less than eight hours of sleep were more likely to be ___________, __________, and _________.
Hyperactive, Inattentive, Impulsive
Researchers from the University of Chicago found that those who were well rested lost more ___ and those who were not lost more ______ ____.
Fat, Muscle Mass
A healthy amount of sleep can improve a person’s levels of ______ which also helps to better control _____ ________.
Stress, Blood Pressure
Can the lack of sleep have the same effect on an individual who drinks and drives?
YES/True
A good night’s sleep has been proven to help decrease: A) Anxiety B) Depression C) Anger D) None of the Above
A) Anxiety
