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hello everyone welcome back to the

simple English podcast where we talk

about interesting topics in a way that's

easy to understand I'm Lisa your host

today we're diving into a question we

all wonder about but may not think

deeply about why do we sleep what

happens when we close our eyes at night

and why is it so important to help us

explore this fascinating topic I'm

joined by Mark a sleep researcher and

wellness expert as always don't forget

to check out the free PDF file in the

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transcript and vocabulary for this

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episode welcome Mark thanks Lisa I'm so

excited to be here sleep is something we

all do but many of us don't understand

how it affects our body and mind let's

unravel the mystery together that's

right Mark and for our listeners stay

tuned because we'll share a surprising

fun fact about dreams later on so grab a

cup of tea sit back and let's

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begin Mark let's start with the basics

why do humans need to sleep great

question Lisa sleep is like charging a

phone just as your phone needs power to

function your body and brain need rest

to recharge

during sleep your brain processes

memories repairs cells and clears out

toxins without it our body struggles to

function

properly that's interesting but what

happens if someone doesn't get enough

sleep oh the effects can be serious lack

of sleep affects concentration mood and

even physical health for example have

you ever tried to stay awake late and

found yourself forgetting things or

feeling cranky the next day oh

definitely I've also noticed that when

I'm sleep-deprived I crave junk food

that's actually a biological response

when we don't sleep enough our hunger

hormones get unbalanced it's like your

body is looking for quick energy from

sugary or fatty

foods wow so sleep affects more than

just our energy levels what are the

different stages of sleep good question

sleep has two main types re

which stands for rapid eye movement and

nonr nonr has three stages and it's

during the deepest stage that your body

does most of its repair work REM sleep

on the other hand is when we dream this

stage is important for brain activity

and emotional processing so if I sleep

for8 hours do I go through these stages

multiple times

exactly we cycle through the stages

about four to six times a night each

cycle lasts around 90 minutes that's why

getting enough sleep is crucial if you

wake up in the middle of a cycle you

might feel

groggy that explains why I sometimes

feel tired even after sleeping for hours

speaking of grogginess what about naps

are they

helpful naps can be great if Done Right

a 20-minute nap can boost alertness

without making you feel sluggish but if

you nap too long you might enter deep

sleep which can make waking up harder

good to know I'll keep my naps

short now some people say they can

survive on just four or 5 hours of sleep

is that

true for most people no the average

adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep per

night some rare individuals have a

genetic mutation that lets them function

on less but they're the exception not

the rule so most of us shouldn't try to

be like those rare

individuals what are some tips for

better sleep

sure first stick to a consistent sleep

schedule go to bed and wake up at the

same time every day even on

weekends second create a relaxing

bedtime routine like reading or

meditating and third avoid screens at

least an hour before bed because the

blue light tricks your brain into

thinking it's

daytime that's such practical advice

I'll definitely try turning off my phone

earlier another important important

factor is your sleep environment make

sure your bedroom is dark quiet and cool

noise cancelling curtains or white noise

machines can help if you live in a noisy

area also invest in a comfortable

mattress and pillows after all we spend

about a third of our lives in

bed that's true a good mattress can make

such a difference what about people who

struggle with falling asleep are there

any techniques they can

try yes

absolutely what method is the 478

breathing technique you inhale for 4

seconds hold your breath for 7 seconds

and exhale slowly for 8 seconds it's

very calming and helps your body relax

another method is progressive muscle

relaxation where you tense and then

relax each muscle group in your body

starting from your toes and moving

upward those sound like great tips I've

heard some people also use sleep apps do

they work

work they can be helpful especially apps

that play soothing sounds or guide you

through

meditations just make sure you're not

spending too much time on your phone

before bed the goal is to relax not get

distracted that makes

sense one last question mark what about

the idea of catching up on sleep during

the weekend does it

work unfortunately it's not that simple

while sleeping in on weekends can help a

little it's not a substitute for

consistent good quality sleep it's

better to maintain a regular schedule

throughout the week got it consistency

is key thank you for all this valuable

information Mark I've learned so much

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already now it's time for our fun fact

Mark did you know that humans spend

about onethird of their lives sleeping

that's right and here's something even

more fascinating most people dream every

night but we forget 95% of our

dreams really why do we forget them

scientists believe it's because the part

of the brain responsible for memory is

less active during RM sleep unless you

wake up during or right after a dream

it's like it never happened that's so

intriguing dreams really are like little

Mysteries of the

mind they are some researchers even

think dreams help us solve problems or

process emotions have you ever had a

dream that gave you a creative

idea yes I have it's amazing how our

brain works even when we're

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asleep well Mark this has been such an

enlightening

conversation sleep isn't just about

resting it's about healing growing and

even dreaming absolutely Lisa sleep is

like a superpower that keeps us healthy

healthy and happy so to all our

listeners make sleep a priority in your

life it's one of the best things you can

do for

yourself thank you so much for joining

us today Mark and thank you listeners

for tuning in to the simple English

podcast if you found this episode

helpful don't forget to like subscribe

and share it with your friends Sweet

Dreams everyone until next time take

care and sleep well

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sleep /sliːp/ A1	noun - a natural state of rest when your eyes are closed and you are unconscious verb - to be in the state of sleep
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - images, ideas, emotions experienced during sleep verb - to experience dreams when sleeping or to imagine something hoped for
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or an animal
brain /breɪn/ B1	noun - organ inside the head that controls thought, memory and nervous system
memory /ˈmeməri/ B1	noun - the ability to remember information, experiences or people
repair /rɪˈpeər/ B2	verb - to fix something that is broken or damaged
toxin /ˈtɒksɪn/ C1	noun - a poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms
concentration /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃən/ B2	noun - the ability to focus attention on a task
cranky /ˈkræŋki/ B2	adjective - irritable or easily annoyed
hunger /ˈhʌŋɡər/ B1	noun - the feeling of needing food
energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ A2	noun - the strength and vitality needed for physical or mental activity
stage /steɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a period or step in a process
cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ B2	noun - a series of events that happen repeatedly in the same order verb - to go through a cycle; to repeat in a series
nap /næp/ B1	noun - a short sleep during the day verb - to take a short sleep
alertness /əˈlɜːrtnəs/ C1	noun - the state of being awake and able to pay attention
mutation /mjuːˈteɪʃən/ C1	noun - a change in the DNA sequence of a gene
relax /rɪˈlæks/ A2	verb - to become less tense or anxious
heal /hiːl/ B2	verb - to make or become healthy again
priority /praɪˈɒrɪti/ B2	noun - something considered more important than others