Materials from NHLBI for National
Sleep Awareness Week®
The week of March 28–April 3 is National Sleep
Awareness Week®, when the nation turns its eyes towards the
importance of healthy sleep. Whether you are a health care
professional, teacher, parent, or just interested in sleep, the
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has several online
resources available for immediate download and review. Best of all,
the following items are all available at n|o c|o|s|t, so check them
out now!
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Learn about Sleep, Sleep Disorders, and
Biological Rhythms
Ever wonder what changes occur in the body during sleep, or
how problem sleepiness affects our concentration and energy
levels? What about how much sleep animals, like tigers or
birds, need?
Sleep is a behavioral state that is a natural part of every
individual’s life. We spend about one-third of our lives
asleep. Nonetheless, people generally know little about the
importance of this essential activity. Some of the topics
covered are:
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- Misconceptions about Sleep
- Major Concepts Related to the Biology of
Sleep including:
- Stages of sleep and how they affect us
- Sleep debt
- Sleep changes over the lifespan
- Daily sleep rhythms
- What happens when those rhythms are disrupted
- Dreams
- Sleep requirements of various species
- Sleep Disorders
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To learn more about sleep click on the following link or
copy and paste it into the Address field of your Internet
browser.
http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih3/sleep/guide/info-sleep.htm
Interactive Sleep I.Q. Quiz
Now that you’ve learned about
sleep, take this interactive quiz to test that knowledge. You
might learn even more! http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/patpub/patpub-a.htm
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Focus on Children’s Sleep
Children ages 7 to 11 need at least 9 hours of sleep on a
regular basis, and inadequate sleep in children can impair
attention, learning, or performance of everyday activities.
Use the following links on how you can help
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- Parents understand how important sleep is to
children's health and development
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- School teachers use fun, sleep education
materials and activities
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