Sleep Myths We Need To Stop Believing


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We usually blog about all things relating to beds, South Africa and in general. Here’s a short read about sleep myths that we found interesting - enjoy!
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Popular sleep myths could cause serious health issues, scientists have warned. These include drinking alcohol before bed to help you drift off and lying in on weekends to 'catch up' on lost sleep.
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Research conducted by the New York University School of Medicine (NYE) assessed more than 8,000 websites to pinpoint the sleep myths many of us are falling for – and the study shows the importance of not believing everything you read...
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SOME OF THESE MYTHS INCLUDE:

  1. Drinking alcohol can help you to fall asleep quicker
  2. Using the weekend to catch up on lost sleep
  3. Five hours' sleep is enough to give you strength for the next day
  4. Remembering your dreams is a sign of a good night's sleep
  5. Watching TV before bed will help you sleep better
  6. It's healthy to fall asleep anywhere, at anytime
  7. Your brain and body can adapt to less sleep
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Scientists are concerned that believing these myths could lead people to engage in unhealthy sleeping patterns. It could mean that they stray from basic, healthy sleep guidelines.
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"There's such a link between good sleep and our waking success," explains lead study investigator Rebecca Robbins, from the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Health, to CNN. "And yet we often find ourselves debunking myths, whether it's to news outlets, friends, family or a patient."
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We hear these myths regularly, whether it's through social media, word of mouth or articles we stumble across online. Getting adequate amounts of sleep improves both your physical and mental health, as well as boosting your immunity and ability to perform better the following day.
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WHAT WE SHOULD BELIEVE

According to the NHS, adults in the UK need seven to nine hours of sleep each night in order to boost productivity and concentration levels. If you find it hard to fall asleep or wake up several times during the night, it is recommended you visit your local doctor to seek professional advice.
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Although the research was done abroad, we believe these busted myths relate to South Africa too. An important point to also consider is the quality of your bed. We think the concept of ‘any mattress is fine’ is outdated and incorrect. Just check out Bed King - they’ve changed the choosing a bed in South Africa by using science!
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Article from: https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a27190158/sleeping-myths-health-issues/