3.

Sleep
As people get older, they start to appreciate a good night’s sleep more and more. This
topic is often a favorite for all. Some example questions are:

 How much sleep do you usually get?

 Why do some people sleep well while other people do not sleep well?
 What do you do when you have trouble sleeping?
 What time do you usually go to sleep? What time do you usually get up?
 Have you ever slept in a strange place that was not a bed?

Sleep

Sleep offers the body and brain time to restore and recover, affecting nearly every
tissue in the body. According to the National Sleep Foundation, most adults need at
least 7 to 9 hours of sleep Trusted SourceNational Library of Medicine, Biotech
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Americans are getting less than 6 hours per night Trusted SourceNational Library of
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and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information. See Full Reference. Sleep
deprivation increases the risk of health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and
stroke. Prolonged sleep deprivation can also affect concentration and other
cognitive functions.

Without enough sleep, people tend to overeat and choose unhealthy foods. Sleep
deprivation affects the body’s release of ghrelin and leptin, two neurotransmitters
that tell our brain when to consume calories Trusted SourceAnnals of Internal
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worldwide.See Full Reference. People who are sleep deprived are more drawn
towards high-calorie foods Trusted SourceNational Library of Medicine, Biotech
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access to biomedical and genomic information.See Full Reference. Chronic sleep loss has been
linked to having a larger waist circumference Trusted SourceNational Library of
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an increased risk of obesity Trusted SourceNational Library of Medicine, Biotech
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Sleep allows muscle tissue time to recover between workouts. Sufficient sleep is
also important in having the energy to exercise. Not getting enough sleep can lead
to being less physically active during the day and reduced muscle strength Trusted
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workouts. Sleep deprivation can also affect the safety of exercise Trusted
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information.See Full Reference, with increased sports injuries reported in those who
are underslept.