It’s National Sleep Awareness Week® 2008*
In today's "24/7" society, many people cut back on sleep to
squeeze in more time for work, family obligations, and other
activities. But skimping on sleep can be harmful. Like good
nutrition and physical activity, adequate sleep is critical
for continued good health. In fact, adults should try to sleep
7-8 hours most nights as part of a healthy lifestyle. People
who feel that excessive sleepiness is frequently a burden to
their daytime activities should discuss their symptoms with a
physician. Use the information below during National Sleep
Awareness Week® 2008*; March 3 – 9, and the rest of the year
too!
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Read Your Guide to Healthy
Sleep
This helpful and detailed booklet dispels common sleep
myths; gives practical tips for getting adequate sleep, coping
with jet lag and night shift work, and avoiding dangerous
drowsy driving. It covers the stages of sleep, sleep debt,
cues for sleep, and changes in sleep patterns over the life
span. You will also learn about sleep disorders, such as
insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and
some parasomnias.
Check out the section “Is Snoring a Problem” on pages
33-35.
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Use the Sleep, Sleep Disorders, and
Biological Rhythms Curriculum Supplement
Foster interest in research, science, and medicine-related
careers for future generations with this curriculum
supplement, which brings medical science and basic research
discoveries from NIH laboratories into classrooms. The
structure enables teachers to effectively facilitate learning
and stimulate student interest by applying scientific concepts
to real-life scenarios. For use in high school, grades 9 – 12,
biology classes. Students explore the scientific process of
sleep, the importance of good sleep hygiene, and the negative
consequences of sleep deprivation.
http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih3/sleep/default.htm
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Visit the Star Sleeper Home
Page
Find educational materials for children and their
caregivers on the Star Sleeper Web site http://starsleep.nhlbi.nih.gov.
Online activities, video, and colorful visuals offer fun
opportunities for kids to learn about the importance of sleep
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* National Sleep
Awareness Week® is a registered trademark of the National Sleep
Foundation.
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