10 Myths About Sleep Habits

It seems odd that humanity hasn’t yet decoded the secrets of sleep through the use of science, while a significant proportion of the population fail to sleep properly, hence the abundance of guides such as this. The problem is in part due to our outdated beliefs and information regarding this essential human need. It’s time to look at the evidence. Below are ten widely circulating myths about sleep that don’t actually add up.

10. The more sleep you get, the better

You can actually have too much of a good thing. Sleep duration is not fixed; different people have different needs, which …read more