REST Flashcards
How many hours of sleep do teens need?
8 1/2 to 9
What does lack of sleep affect?
Brain and Body
What makes it harder to fight off infections
Staying up late
Lack of proper sleep…
Slows brain function
How many serious motor vehicle injuries are related to being fatigued?
1 in 5
How much do drivers under thirty account for drowsy driving crashes?
2/3
Those who go to bed early have lower risks of….
Heart disease, diabetes, and overall lower death rates.
What pattern were our bodies made to follow?
Day and Night Pattern
5 steps to becoming a morning person….
Find your hidden morning person Watch the Noise Get organized Don't give up Make small adjustments
4 Steps to Time Management
Plan for your day
Learn to say, “No!”
Keep it short
Get it right the first time
2 types of memory
Declarative and non declarative
What is declarative memory?
Gives you the ability to encode and recall facts events and arbitrary associations.
Non Declarative
Includes procedural memory, which gives you the ability to learn motor skills like playing piano, shooting a basketball, or typing up a report.
What chemical does your body release when you get sleepy?
Melatonin
What does melatonin stimulate?
Immune function and is a potent antioxidant