Better Sleep

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Discover how quality sleep impacts both physical and mental health in this insightful podcast episode. Sleep expert Alena McCain shares practical strategies, from sleep plans to tech boundaries, to improve rest. Learn why better sleep can reduce anxiety, support mood, and boost daily energy.

Channel: Ontario Shores Duration: 0:53:24

Questions

1. What type of sound is recommended to aid sleep without causing awakenings?

Consistent sounds like white noise or nature audio Talk radio at low volume Music playlists with varying tempos Television shows with dialogue

2. What does the stimulus control technique recommend if you can't fall asleep within about 15–20 minutes?

Turn on the TV to get drowsy Stay in bed and keep trying Eat a small snack to induce sleep Get out of bed and do a quiet activity in another room

3. Which morning habit is emphasized as especially important for better sleep at night?

Keeping a consistent wake-up time Taking a nap right after getting up Checking emails immediately upon waking Skipping breakfast to stay light

4. How does the guest define chronic insomnia in this episode?

Waking once per night for a month Difficulty sleeping for 1 week straight Trouble sleeping 3+ nights per week for 3 months or longer Sleeping less than 5 hours on weekends

5. According to the discussion, how long does it take to erase one hour of sleep debt?

1 week 12 hours 24 hours 48 hours

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