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    There are many sleep myths which circulate the internet which leads many people to have false knowledge of their sleep habits. It can be easy to get carried away into thinking that your body is completely shut off when you’re sleeping but this couldn’t be far from the truth and can be a real health risk if you don’t take care of yourself.

    From what happens to your body during sleep and how alcohol and looking at screens late at night affects you, the experts at Naturalmat have complied a list of the most common sleeping myths and the truth you really should know.

    1. Myth – drinking before bed will help you sleep
      Some do believe that drinking alcoholic beverages before you sleep will help you drift off quicker, but this is actually really unhealthy. Alcohol reduces the body’s ability to achieve a deep sleep which people need to function properly.
    2. Myth – snoring isn’t a problem
      Whilst snoring can be harmless it can also be a big sign of sleep apnea which is a serious sleep disorder which can be very dangerous as breathing can stop and start over the course of one night. It is advised to see a doctor if your snores are very loud and incontrollable as this sleep habit can lead to dire consequences concerning the heart.
    3. Myth – watching TV is a great way to relax before bed
      With the amount of negativity attached to screen time it is a given that this is bad for you. The ‘blue light’ which is emitted by screens has a very negative effect on your health and sleep related issues. Turn off any screens at least 2 hours prior to going to bed.
    4. Myth – you only need 5 hours or less sleep for good health
      This is the myth which poses as the biggest potential health to people. Sleep deprivation will affect your time and your mind alongside increase the risk of developing diabetes and obesity. The recommend sleep time for adults is between seven and nine hours of sleep per night.
    5. Myth – your brain and body can function with less sleep
      People believe that being tired is psychological, if you push yourself and have another coffee then you can power through the day. This is incorrect as chronic insufficient sleep of six hours or less can lead to your body being weak and lessens reaction times making driving a dangerous act.
    6. Myth – Lie awake and count sleep
      Lying in bed with your eyes closed and trying to fall asleep will not lead you to the land of ZZZ. If you stay in bed, then your brain will link this to insomnia. If 20 minutes have passed then get yourself out of bed and do a small mindful job such as washing the dishes, this will physically tire you out and lead you to doze off as soon as you get back to bed.
    7. Myth – you can only dream during deep sleep
      You actually have your most clear and vivid dreams during REM sleeps which happens around 90 minutes after you first fall asleep and not during your deepest sleep which people believe. It is said that we dream at least four to six times per night.
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