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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 replace your mattress as soon as it’s no longer comfortable. MYTH There are ways to make a mattress last longer…
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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: Bad dreams, no matter how scary, are harmless. MYTH Not all bad dreams are the same, and not all bad dreams are…
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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: Watching TV right before bed may actually keep you from sleeping well. TRUTH Activities involving electronic “screens” like televisions, tablet computers,…
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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: Sleeping in on the weekends can allow you to catch up on lost sleep during the week. MYTH Brand new research…
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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 true. Myth or Truth: A good night’s sleep is the best way to rest your brain after a long day. MYTH Contrary to popular belief, sleeping is more for your…
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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 true. Myth or Truth: It’s best to replace your pillow every three years. MYTH Pillows should be replaced every 18 months to two years. Beyond that time, they lose their…
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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 true. Myth or Truth: A cool bedroom is best for a good night’s sleep. TRUTH The consensus is that a room temperature of 60-68 degrees Fahrenheit is best for sleeping….
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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 true. Myth or Truth: The more sleep you get, the better off you’ll be. MYTH Sleeping like a baby is great, but you should sleep LESS than a baby.  The…
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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 true. Myth or Truth: Taking a nap during the day will keep you from sleeping well that night. MYTH …unless you take that nap in the late afternoon or early…
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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 true. Myth or Truth: We should all sleep eight hours per night. MYTH People vary in terms of how much sleep they need.  You need to let your body tell…
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