12 Questions
What happens to an individual after months or years of chronic sleep restriction?
They acclimate to their impaired performance and lower energy levels
What is a more effective treatment for sleep than sleeping pills, according to science?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
What is the impact of the switch to daylight savings time in March in the Northern Hemisphere?
A spike in heart attacks and traffic accidents
What is the effect of reading on an iPad before bedtime compared to reading a printed book?
It suppresses melatonin release by over 50%
What is the relationship between sleep and heart attacks, according to research?
Sleep reduction leads to an increase in heart attacks
What is the author's revised view on the importance of sleep in relation to diet and exercise?
Sleep is the foundation on which diet and exercise sit
What is the most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day?
Get enough sleep
What are the consequences of chronically depriving oneself of the needed sleep?
Higher odds of developing mood disorders and cancer
According to Matthew, what are the odds of being able to thrive on less sleep than the recommended 7-9 hours?
Effectively zero
How do aquatic animals manage to sleep?
They sleep with one side of the brain awake while the other sleeps
What does the text suggest about the importance of sleep?
Sleep is vital and unavoidable for all species
What is the likelihood of successfully functioning with insufficient sleep according to the text?
Low chance for the majority
Test your knowledge on the consequences of sleep deprivation, from mood disorders to increased risk of cancer. Understand the importance of sleep in resetting brain and body health, and learn why lost sleep can never be fully recovered.
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