Importance of Good Sleep for Health
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What is the recommended amount of sleep for most adults each night?

  • 5 hours
  • 6 hours
  • 8 hours
  • 7 hours (correct)

Which is the most common sleep disorder mentioned in the text?

  • Sleep Apnea
  • Restless Legs Syndrome
  • Insomnia (correct)
  • Narcolepsy

Do adults need less sleep as they get older?

  • Yes, but only after a certain age
  • No, they need the same amount of sleep (correct)
  • No, they need more sleep as they get older
  • Yes, they do need less sleep

What can benefit you if you have one bad night's sleep according to the text?

<p>Both a nap and sleeping longer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activity is suggested before bedtime to improve the odds of a good night’s sleep?

<p>Reading a book (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can help many people with insomnia get better sleep, according to the text?

<p>Cognitive behavioral therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Maiken Nedergaard discover about the brain during sleep?

<p>The brain has a drainage system that removes toxins during sleep. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What health benefits are associated with good quality sleep?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Dr. Kenneth Wright, Jr. compare the brain's function during sleep to that of a kidney?

<p>To explain the similarities in the way both organs detoxify the body. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major components of healthy sleep according to Dr. Marishka Brown?

<p>Sleep duration, sleep quality, consistent sleep schedule (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does lack of quality sleep impact health according to the text?

<p>Increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as one of the functions of the brain during sleep?

<p>Brain uses sleep as a time for repair and toxin removal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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