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You can make up for lost sleep.
FalseStaying up until all hours of the morning and sleeping during the day is what Harvard sleep
expert Robert Stickgold, Ph.D., refers to as “sleep bulimia” He stated that this pattern upsets your circadian rhythm and makes it harder for you to get refreshing sleep
Waking up in the middle of the night is actually a form of insomnia
TrueThis occurrence is actually called sleep maintenance insomnia and is a
relatively common problem. This problem cannot be fixed by over the counter sleep aids
Alcohol will help you sleep
FalseAlcohol has an immediate sleep inducing effect, but as the alcohol levels in your
blood start to fall, there is a stimulant or wake up effect. They recommend avoiding alcohol at least four hours before you go to sleep
Napping only makes you more tired
FalseA short snooze that last around 10 to 20 minutes actually improves performance, alertness and
can put you in a better mood. After more than 20 minutes, the brain moves into a deeper phase of sleep called the slow-wave sleep, which can make you feel groggy when you wake up
Dreams can happen anytime during the night
FalseWe only spend around two hours dreaming each night. Sleep has
five phases and dreaming only happens during the last stage
You can develop a tolerance to over-the-counter sleeping aids
TrueSleep aids can be effective for an occasional sleepless night, but the longer you take them, the less likely they are to make you sleepy. They can aslo leave you
feeling groggy and unwell the next day.
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