HCC HCC Sleep, Recovery & Lifestyle Medicine

Question 1

According to sleep science, how many hours of sleep per night are recommended for most healthy adults by the National Sleep Foundation?

Accepted Answer

7–9 hours

Answer

The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7–9 hours of sleep per night for adults to support optimal health and functioning.

Question 2

Which hormone, produced by the pineal gland, signals the body that it is time to sleep and is often discussed in holistic coaching?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin

Answer

Melatonin is released by the pineal gland in response to darkness and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

Question 3

A holistic coach helping a client improve sleep hygiene would most likely recommend:

Accepted Answer

Keeping a consistent sleep and wake schedule every day

Answer

A consistent sleep-wake schedule reinforces the circadian rhythm, the body's internal clock that regulates sleepiness and wakefulness.

Question 4

The circadian rhythm operates on approximately what cycle length?

Accepted Answer

24-hour cycle

Answer

The circadian rhythm follows an approximately 24-hour internal clock that regulates sleep, metabolism, and hormone release.

Question 5

Sleep deprivation is associated with elevated levels of which stress hormone that can contribute to weight gain and immune suppression?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Answer

Chronic sleep deprivation elevates cortisol levels, which can promote fat storage, suppress immune function, and increase inflammation.

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