Following these sleep myths can compromise one’s ability to catch a night of good sleep. So, here are the few myths that you should consider as myths only,
Myth: You need 8 hours of sleep a night
The latest research shows that the right amount of sleep is very personal and should leave you feeling energized the next day.
Myth: Don’t fall asleep with the TV on
I’ve cured more insomnia than you can imagine by telling people it’s OK to fall asleep with the TV on. A lot of people simply can’t turn off their brains, but watching TV helps.
Myth: You can catch up on lost sleep on the weekend
Sorry, but you can’t make up for too little sleep by sleeping more on the weekends. A Harvard study found that even if you snooze for an extra 10 hours on the weekend to compensate for only sleeping six hours a night for two weeks, those extra hours won’t improve your reaction times or ability to focus.
Myth: “Caffeine doesn’t affect MY sleep!”
You aren’t immune to the effects of caffeine. No one is. Even if you can easily nod off after downing a cup of Joe, the caffeine keeps you in the lighter stages of sleep.
Myth: Older people need less sleep than younger people
A lot of older people think they need less sleep, but in most cases, that’s not true. They may sleep less at night, but that’s because a lot of them take unscheduled naps during the day. If you look at their sleep over a 24-hour period, most of them are still sleeping same amount of time as younger folks.
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