We have one third of the time to sleep, so it is normal to have a high interest in this natural process. Experts are constantly trying to discover why we need to sleep and what happens when we head to the world of dreams. Let us find out which are the most common sleeping myths and the facts behind them.

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 Nap is a waste of time

If you can't sleep well last night, nothing can be better than a nap. It will regain your energy and you can finish the day without any problems. Be careful, nap should not exceed 45 minutes because you may feel drowsy.

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 If you can't sleep, just lie down and sleep.

Thought that you will sleep when you put your head on the pillow? Such nights are rare. Due to the stress, anxiety and other problems faced every day, more and more people are trying to fall asleep. When you can't fall asleep, it's best to lie down for 15-20 minutes and try to sleep peacefully. However, if you are struggling, it is best to get up because you run the risk of anxiety and frustration. Next time you run into this problem – get up, listen to music or read a book. When you feel your eyes "fall", go back to sleep.

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 Everyone should sleep 8 hours a day

8 is not magical, but the average number of hours a person needs to sleep and function properly. Although Thomas Edison slept 4 hours a day, Bill Clinton claimed that he had enough sleep for him 4-5 hours a day, but your chances of belonging to this group were small. Experts estimate that only 10% of people are "programmed" to sleep more or less than the recommended 7-8 hours.

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 Exercise before going to bed will make you feel tired, you will fall asleep more easily

Exercise will really help you sleep better, but only if you practice at least 3 hours before going to bed. Otherwise, exercise will delay your dreams. The reason is that if your body temperature is low, exercise will make your body hot, and you can easily fall asleep. After exercise, it takes about 6 hours for the body to return to normal temperature. You should exercise in the morning or afternoon, but not in the evening.

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 It doesn't matter when you sleep.

"Night owls" are more likely to have more depressive symptoms than those who slept early, even if they slept for the same number of hours. A study shows that sleeping late at night not only causes depression, but also brings you bad emotions and negatively impacts your overall health. If you want to change your sleep habits, you should lie down about 15 minutes before the night before.

The most common sleeping myth and the facts behind it was originally published on Spring