sleep

Question 1

why is sleep important

Answer 1

your brain and body needs adequate sleep to fuction properly

Question 2

why does your brain need sleep

Answer 2

so your memory works well and you remember what your learn

so you can concentrate and remain active and attentive

so you can solve problems and work creatively

Question 3

why does your body need sleep

Answer 3

so that your muscles, bones and skin can grow properly

to repair injuries or strains to muscles

so that is can stay fit and fight off infections and diseases

Question 4

what are some symptoms of lack of sleep

Answer 4

feelings of fatigue, bad temper, tearfulness, inability to concentrate, depression, weight gain, icreased likelihood of getting sick

Question 5

how much sleep do you need

Answer 5

8-10 hours

Question 6

habits that improve sleep

Answer 6

bedroom cool (around 17 degrees), dark and quiet, TVs, computers, tablets and phones out of your bedroom – the light
from the screens interferes with your sleep patterns, stop any screen time at least an hour before you go to bed, Get enough physical exercise – around 30 minutes a day, Have a warm, milky drink to help settle you to sleep. A light healthy snack
before bed might also help.

Avoid caffeine after around 2pm. That means chocolate,
coke and energy drinks, as well as coffee!

Set a routine and go to bed at around
the same time every night.