There are many myths about sleep that you may have heard of, such as getting seven to eight hours worth of sleep or that power naps will make you feel energized. These are only a few of the many that you may have heard of, but how many are true? In today’s article, you will find out about the top ten myths and misconceptions about sleep from Life Hacker.
The first myth on the list is, there is no such thing as too much sleep. There is in fact such a thing and having too much sleep can be linked to poor sleep quality. Second, alcohol or weed can help you sleep. Although they can help you fall asleep, you are more likely to wake up during the night.
Third, if you wake up in the middle of the night just lay there until you fall asleep. The article recommends that instead of just lying there, to instead get out of bed and do a nonstimulating activity. To learn more about the other seven myths and misconceptions about sleep, click on the link down below. Be more knowledgeable about your sleeping habits and get the best sleep possible from now on.
Read the full article here: http://lifehacker.com/top-10-myths-and-misconceptions-about-sleep-1772637976