Sleeping too much is as bad as sleeping too little.
Fact. Hypersomnia, or sleeping too much, can be just as bad for you as insomnia, or not sleeping enough.
The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
Myth. Sleep patterns change as people age, but the amount of sleep they generally need does not.
Your body gets used to lack of sleep.
Myth. A lack of sleep takes a toll on your brain and body.
A warm bedroom temperature is best for sleeping.
Myth. Most people sleep best in a bedroom around 18 Degrees Celsius.
Men have less risk of insomnia than women.
Fact. Women have a lifetime risk of insomnia that is as much as 40% higher than men.
Warm milk will make you sleepy.
Myth. Milk contains a substance that plays a vital role in slip, but the portion you get from a glass of milk is too little.
The brain shuts down and is inactive during sleep.
Myth. In fact, the brain is very busy during sleep. Among other things, it sorts and processes information on what was going on that day.
How long you sleep is all that matters.
Myth. Sleep quality is another critical factor in sufficient rest.
Turning up the radio, opening the window, or turning on the air conditioner are effective ways to stay awake when driving.
Myth. These “aids” are ineffective and can be dangerous to the person who is driving while feeling drowsy or sleepy.
You eat spiders in your sleep.
Myth. There is no evidence that spiders willingly crawl into people’s mouths in the night, and it is unlikely that a person would swallow one in their sleep.
Being able to fall asleep anytime, anywhere is a good thing.
Myth. It takes a well-rested, healthy person about 15 to 20 minutes or maybe a little bit longer to fall asleep.
Sleeping in a room as dark as possible is better.
Fact. Even when you are in bed with your eyes closed, low light can increase the risk of awakenings and may have negative effects.
You should get out of bed if you are having trouble falling asleep.
Fact: Experts recommend getting out of bed if you have spent 20 minutes trying to fall asleep.
How much you sleep can impact your weight.
Fact. Getting too little sleep may impact weight.
Teens need more hours of sleep than adults.
Fact. Teens need at least 8.5 to 9.25 hours of sleep each night, compared to an average of 7 to 9 hours each night for most adults.
Daytime sleepiness always means a person is not getting enough sleep.
Myth. Excessive daytime sleepiness can occur even after a person gets enough sleep.
Naps are not a substitute for quality sleep at night.
Fact. While a quick nap can provide a boost of energy during the day, it is not a substitute for quality sleep at night.
Nothing can be done to reduce snoring.
Myth. Various methods can address snoring depending on its cause.
Sleep quality declines after drinking alcohol.
Fact. A drink or two can be relaxing but the quality of sleep declines considerably after drinking alcohol.