Quiz: Are you getting enough sleep?

Sleep well at night? If not, you may find yourself at greater risk for a number of health hazards, from weight gain to increased stress and even cancer and heart disease. Sleep deprivation has also been tied to traffic accidents and on-the-job error.

And let's not even talk about the misery of tearing yourself out of bed and making your bleary eyed way to work after a restless night.

We all know that a good night's rest is essential. But, are you getting yours? Take our sleep awareness quiz to find out, then read on for tips that can help you get your quota of sleep tonight – and every night!

1. Fill in the blank: I usually get ___ hours of sleep
a. 4 hours or less
b. 5 to 7 hours
c. Just over 7 hours to 9 hours
d. Over 9 hours

2. I take an afternoon nap if I feel like I need one. (Variation for new parents: I nap when my baby does.)
a. True
b. False

3. I won't drink caffeinated beverages after:
a. My afternoon coffee break
b. Dinner
c. The evening news
d. I’ll drink caffeinated beverages right up until bedtime

4. I exercise:
a. A minimum of 45-minutes, three to five times per week
b. In non-traditional ways. I may be too busy to get to the gym, but I walk the dog, take the stairs at work, garden, and go bike riding with my kids and so on everyday.
c. When I can find the time.
d. Never! When you're as exhausted as I am, there's no way you can work out.

5. I find it hard to sleep because my spouse snores.
a. True
b. False

6. I go to bed the same time each night.
a. True
b. False

7. Next to my bed, you'll find (note all that apply):
• Laptop
• Work files
• Scrap booking or other craft projects I'm working on
• Food plates
• Video game console
• Workout equipment
• Kids' toys
• Baskets of clean laundry needing folding
• Books other than pleasure reading
• Cigarettes and ashtray

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