Why is it important? Common Core Standard 9.PCH.1 Analyze wellness, disease prevention, and recognition of symptoms. 9.PCH.1.5 Select measures to get adequate rest and sleep

  Why does a person need sleep?  How many hours of sleep does a person need?  Why is getting enough sleep good for your health?  Why is a lack of sleep bad for your health?  How can a person sleep better? Think about it…

  Mental sharpness  Productivity  Emotional balance  Creativity  Physical vitality  Regulates weight  Immunity Why Sleep?

  Depends on your age…  Infants - 12 to 18 hours  Children - (ages 5-12 years old) 10 to 11 hours  Teenagers - 8 to 10 hours  Adults -7.5 to 9 hours How much sleep?

  Depression- Studies have shown that better sleep can lessen the symptoms of depression  Reduces Stress (which can reduce the chances of disease)  Improves immune response  Lowers risk for chronic diseases  Lowers chances of injury  Improves mental function Why sleep is good for your health

  Diabetes -Hemoglobin A1C levels, which have a big influence over blood sugar control. A lack of sleep puts you more at risk for Type 2 diabetes.  Cardiovascular Disease - People with sleep apnea are at a higher risk of hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease, and irregular heartbeat.  Obesity - Metabolic changes that increase risk of obesity. Why a lack of sleep is bad for your health

  Immunity -People have more colds and infections  Lack of sleep has been shown to have some influence over levels of cytokines, T-cells, natural killer cells and antibodies. Why a lack of sleep is bad for your health (Part 2)

 Stages of Sleep Stage N1 (Transition to sleep) – Lasts about 5 minutes. You are easily awakened. Stage N2 (Light sleep) – Lasts about 10 to 25 minutes. Eye movement stops, heart rate slows, and body temperature decreases. Stage N3 (Deep sleep) – minutes You’re difficult to awaken. REM sleep (Dream sleep) – About 70 to 90 minutes after falling asleep  *Your body will go through these 4 cycles about 4 to 6 times a night.*

  Exercise  Don’t eat late at night  Avoid alcohol, caffeine and drinks before bed  Quit smoking  Cool rooms help  Low noise  Have a regular bedtime  Get outside - Daylight helps promote melatonin production. How to get better sleep

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