Beauty Sleep

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Question: How much sleep should the average person get per night?

Answer: The CDC actually breaks down the recommended sleep per age group in this helpful chart:

2. Question: What is REM sleep?

• Answer: REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement and it refers to the deepest cycle of sleep
  

3. Question: What percent of the population does get enough sleep according to the chart?

• Answer: About 75% of people get the recommended amount of sleep
  

4. Question: Is napping beneficial to those who are sleep deprived?

• Answer: Napping is somewhat beneficial to people who do not get enough sleep but it cannot be  substituted for a full night’s sleep.
  

5. Question: What is sleep apnea?

• Answer: Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which snoring interrupts ones own sleep cycle and wakes the person up constantly.
  

6. Question: What is Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)

• Answer: RLS is a disorder in which one’s legs kick or jerk and inhibit a person from being able to fall asleep due to the constant and/or abrupt leg motion.
  

7. Question: What is insomnia?

• Answer: Insomnia is a medical condition in which people are unable to initiate or maintain a sleep cycle.

8. Question: What percent of our population is affected by insomnia?

• Answer: At least 10% of our population suffers from insomnia.
  

9. Question: What is Narcolepsy?

• Answer: Narcolepsy is a nervous system disorder that causes sudden “sleep attacks” brought on by extreme drowsiness.
  

10. Question: What chronic diseases are associated with inadequate sleep habits?

• Answer: Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and depression are associated with inadequate amounts of sleep.
  

*These FAQ answers come from the CDC website.