A new study says that the most dangerous myth of sleep is that you only need five hours

Do not believe everything you read on the internet.


Sleeping is something we do (hope it) every night. But, according to a new study published in the magazineSleepinessWe are unclear of science and importance - of this one. When experts from the country's major research departments analyzed data of more than 8,000 websites, they found that the most sustainable and dangerousMyth on sleep wasYou only need five hours to work.

Other omnipresent sleep myths include statements such as "sleeping on weekends is a good way to make sure you sleep suitable" and "snoring is harmless. "In terms of first, researchers note that sleeping by disturbing the naturalcircadian rhythm-AKA The internal clock of your body - which controls all of yourSleep cycle At the time of the day where you are the most productive. And whilesnoringcan be harmfulit can also be a sign of sleep apnea, potentiallyserious sleep disorder It stops you breathing during the night.

"Sleep is an essential part of life that affects our productivity, our mood and our health and well-being," the main investigator of the study,Rebecca Robbins, PhD, says in aPress release. "To discard myths on sleep promotes healthier sleep habits that, in turn, promote better overall health."

According to Robbins and his team, keeping a calendar crisscross coherent and at least seven hours of sleep every night are in great ways to make sure you are well rested. And the next time you hear that someone talks about the way they are superior because they only need five hours of sleep, do not hesitate to remind them that it's nothing to boast.

"Sleep is important for health, and it is necessary to improve the public about this important public health problem," said the main investigator of the studyGirardin Jean-Louis, PhD. And on the basis of the team's conclusions, it seems that doctors and researchers have their job cutting it out. With that say, if you want to sleep dreamer, check these20 ways approved by the doctor to have a full night's sleep.


Categories: Health
By: geoffrey
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