impact of behaviour on sleep Flashcards
1
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what is sleep hygiene
A
variety of different practises that are necessary to have normal quality of night’s sleep and increase daytime alertness
2
Q
how many hours should you avoid caffeine for before bedtime
A
8 hours
3
Q
why should you avoid nicotine before bed
A
short-acting stimulant that can keep you awake at night
4
Q
what hormone is associated with control of the sleep-wake cycle
A
melatonin
5
Q
what is the function of melatonin
A
releases in the evening and helps you relax before bedtime, suppressiom of melatonin can make you stay up longer than usual
6
Q
poor sleep quality can have what affect on students
A
negative implications on physical, emotional, cognitive and academic wellebing
