Here are 10 very wrong, unhealthy assumptions we often make about sleep, an act in which we spend an estimated third of our lives.
- Adults need five or fewer hours of sleep
- It's healthy to be able to fall asleep 'anywhere, anytime'
- Your brain and body can adapt to less sleep
- Snoring, although annoying, is mostly harmless
- Drinking alcohol before bed helps you fall sleep
- Not sleeping? Stay in bed with eyes closed and try and try
- It doesn't matter what time of day you sleep
- Watching TV in bed helps you relax
- Hitting snooze is great! No need to get up right away
- Remembering your dreams is a sign of good sleep