Catch Da Flava—Sleep!

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On April 9th Catch Da Flava hosts Kylie, Thalia, Shejuanah, Meredith, Jenna and Jessica discussed the topic of “sleep.”

To start off, our hosts described their own relationship to sleep. Experiences varied, though our teen hosts did have a tendency to stay up late, and even experiment with how long they could go without sleeping. After this, they discussed the stages of sleep, including the rem cycle and how each stage functions and interacts with one another. The hosts discussed the importance of getting to that deep sleep stage, and some sleep-related phenomena like sleep paralysis.

Furthermore, our hosts discussed the importance of actually getting sleep, understanding now that experimenting with their sleep cycles might not have been the healthiest the decision to make. They talked about research that demonstrates the negative implications that a lack of sleep can have on one’s reproductive system, cardiovascular system and immune system, among others, and the increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s or cancers.

The show concluded with some tips toward sleep hygiene, which refers to healthy sleep-related practices that can help individuals get that proper rest they desperately need. Practices include utilizing the bedroom only for sleeping purposes, having a consistent and regular sleep schedule, cutting down on screen time before bed, and other tips.

For more tips on sleep hygiene, check out the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eLfn7Ewx_s

For more information on what happens to our brains when they become sleep deprived, check out the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-8b99rGpkM



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