HTH 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Pineal Gland, Cardiovascular Disease, Sleep Debt
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Only 10. 2% of students reported getting enough sleep 6 days a week. Drops body temp and burn fewer calories. Restores physically and mentally and positively affects one"s ability to cope with life"s challenges. Body temp and your energy use decline. Brain waves, heart rate, and breathing slow down while digestive processes speed up. Most muscles are paralyzed except for respiratory muscles and tiny muscles in eyes. Adults who sleep 7-8 hours have a lower risk of mortality than those who sleep fewer than 7 or more than 8. Sleep debt is created if you get less than 8 hours. Sleep is not one size fits all. Varies according to age, gender, and many other factors. Naps don"t cancel out sleep debt but it does help. Plan to eat dinner 3-4 hours before bed. Insomnia symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, difficulty returning to sleep, waking up too early, unrefreshing sleep, daytime sleepiness, and irritability.
