B2 – Upper Intermediate
The ideal length of time spent in bed differs for each individual and is influenced by factors like age, lifestyle, and overall health. Although sufficient sleep is vital for both physical and mental health, remaining in bed excessively can lead to adverse effects.
Watch the video and find out the danger of staying in bed for far too long.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to shift one’s weight” mean in the sentence, “You twitch, you change positions, and you shift your weight all in an effort to keep your tissue safe from developing pressure-ulcers.”? Use this expression in your own sentence.
- What is “pressure ulcer”? “If the pressure ulcers reach Stage 4, the tissue damage can get all the way to the bone.” Use this term in your own sentence.
- What does “hindlimb-unloaded” mean in the sentence, “In a 2008 Journal of Applied Physiology study, rats who were hindlimb-unloaded, which is like bedrest for rats, showed signs of depression after only two weeks.”? Use this phrase in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Share a few points you found interesting from the video.
- What are your thoughts on the experiment Drew Iwanicki participated in?
- Do you suspect that you’re acquiring an excessive amount of sleep? If not, what strategies do you use to ensure you get enough sleep without oversleeping?
- How do you prioritize your sleep schedule alongside other daily responsibilities? Please share.
- Are there any lifestyle factors or habits that you think may affect your sleep duration? Please share.
- How else can bedrest studies be useful?