Sleep Myths & Facts
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Debunking Sleep Myths: Should You Wake a Sleepwalker?
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Conventional wisdom says no, but sometimes it’s the only way to handle a dangerous situation. Learn how to negotiate this tricky scenario. Between one and 15 percent of the population… -
Debunking Sleep Myths: Do People Swallow Spiders In Their Sleep?
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Urban legend says human ingest eight spiders each year while sleeping. Here’s what really happens. Maybe you know someone with arachnophobia, a textbook case of spider fear. For those who… -
Debunking Sleep Myths: Can Counting Sheep Really Help You Fall Asleep?
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Despite the popularity of this folk advice, sometimes counting sheep may do more to keep you awake than lull you to sleep. Learn the better way to think yourself to… -
Debunking Sleep Myths: Does Alcohol Help or Hurt Your Sleep?
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You may look forward to your nightcap, but a bedtime drink could backfire. Discover the link between alcohol and sleep disruptions. Whether with a glass of wine, a bottle of… -
Debunking Sleep Myths: Do You Need Less Sleep As You Age?
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It’s a fact of life: The joys of grandchildren and retirement come with some less-welcome events. Along with changes to vision, hearing, and hairline, older adults may also notice a… -
Debunking Sleep Myths: Can You Catch up on Sleep?
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Losing out on an hour of sleep here, another hour there, may seem like no big deal. But getting insufficient shut-eye for a few nights in a row takes its… -
Can You Really Sleep With Your Eyes Open?
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Is Your Smartphone Ruining Your Sleep?
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Having your cell phone on your nightstand might make you feel connected, but it could also be the reason that you’re so exhausted all the time. -
“Top Off” with Milk or Formula to Help Your Baby Sleep?
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A MythBusters-style investigation into the idea that a large meal before bed helps baby sleep better. As every parent knows, waking at night to feed a baby—whether by breast or bottle—can… -
Why Do We “Spring Forward” But “Fall Back” With Daylight Saving Time?
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Myths, truths, and debates about switching the clocks The terms “spring forward” and “fall back” are used to describe a practice of changing standard time with the intention of “saving”…
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