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Sleep Myth Monday: Sleeping for 25 Years?

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth:  The average person spends approximately 25 years of their life sleeping. TRUTH It’s all based on approximation, but the average person…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Dreaming Animals

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth: Scientists have proven that many other species dream just like humans do.  TRUTH This Monday Sleep Myth was a funny one,…
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Sleep Myth Monday: More Sleep Than a Chimpanzee?

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth: On average, humans need up to three fewer hours of sleep per day than other primates.  TRUTH The average human needs seven…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Tired in the Afternoon

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth:  If you find that you’re tired in the early afternoon, it’s a sure sign that you’re not getting enough sleep. MYTH…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Wake a Sleepwalker?

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth: You should never wake a sleepwalker, because the shock could give them a heart attack. MYTH There’s no evidence that awakening a…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Food Nightmares

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth: Eating a big meal (like this delicious looking cheeseburger) right before going to bed will cause nightmares. MYTH There’s no scientific evidence…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Stay in Bed?

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth: If you can’t sleep, it’s best to get out of bed. TRUTH! If you lay in bed while having trouble sleeping, you…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Counting Sheep to Fall Asleep

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth: Counting sheep and other repetitive thought exercises will not help you get to sleep. TRUTH! A 2002 study looked at the best…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Caffeine and Sleep

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth: If you want to sleep better, you don’t have to give up coffee.  TRUTH Drinking coffee right after you get up,…
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Sleep Myth Monday: Sleepy Teens in School

This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth: If your high schooler falls asleep in class, it may not be a sign that he/she is sleep deprived. TRUTH While it’s…
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