REST Flashcards

1
Q

How many hours of sleep do teens need?

A

8 1/2 to 9

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2
Q

What does lack of sleep affect?

A

Brain and Body

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3
Q

What makes it harder to fight off infections

A

Staying up late

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4
Q

Lack of proper sleep…

A

Slows brain function

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5
Q

How many serious motor vehicle injuries are related to being fatigued?

A

1 in 5

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6
Q

How much do drivers under thirty account for drowsy driving crashes?

A

2/3

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7
Q

Those who go to bed early have lower risks of….

A

Heart disease, diabetes, and overall lower death rates.

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8
Q

What pattern were our bodies made to follow?

A

Day and Night Pattern

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9
Q

5 steps to becoming a morning person….

A
Find your hidden morning person
Watch the Noise
Get organized
Don't give up
Make small adjustments
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10
Q

4 Steps to Time Management

A

Plan for your day
Learn to say, “No!”
Keep it short
Get it right the first time

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11
Q

2 types of memory

A

Declarative and non declarative

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12
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What is declarative memory?

A

Gives you the ability to encode and recall facts events and arbitrary associations.

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13
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Non Declarative

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Includes procedural memory, which gives you the ability to learn motor skills like playing piano, shooting a basketball, or typing up a report.

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14
Q

What chemical does your body release when you get sleepy?

A

Melatonin

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15
Q

What does melatonin stimulate?

A

Immune function and is a potent antioxidant

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16
Q

2 other hormones that are regulated by sleep and affect your health are…

A

Ghrelin and Leptin

17
Q

What does gherlin do?

A

Makes you feel hungry

18
Q

What does Leptin do?

A

Makes you feel full

19
Q

When does your body finish growing

A

Age of 20

20
Q

One of the most consumed psychoactive drugs?

A

Caffeine

21
Q

What is the body’s normal reaction to the stresses of life?

A

Cortisol

22
Q

Study Breaks?

A

Short Breaks
Exercise Breaks
Power Naps

23
Q

Making the Most of your Nap (6)

A
Cut yourself some slack
Choose your nap time wisely 
Watch what you eat 
Find the perfect spot
Get in the dark
Set your alarm
24
Q

What does the world naturally operate on?

A

A seven day rhythm

25
Q

Create a Good Sleep Environment (6)

A
Keep it Dark
Keep it Quiet
Use your bed only for sleep
Circulate Fresh Air
Get a comfortable bed and pillow
If you snore get a sleep study
26
Q

Power Tips for Rest (10)

A

Sunlight helps your body maintain a healthy circadian rhythm
Fresh air is vital to circulation and good circulation is vital to a good nights rest.
Stay Active
Eat early and eat light
Regular sleep patterns are key to getting great sleep.
Keep conflicts, stress, anxiety, and worry outside your bedroom.
Relax before bedtime
Avoid caffeine tobacco and other stimulants
Get your sleep primarily at night
Take a hot shower or bath one to two hours before your bedtime