From snoring to boozing, here’s the truth behind a few of these common sleep myths.
APennsylvania State University studytested the idea on 30 people.
But the way alcohol works within your body actually impairs sleep.
This is spurred by the observance that older people tend to sleep for shorter durations of time.
What did work to encourage faster sleep was visualizing a relaxing scene.
Participants fell asleep an average of 20 minutes sooner using visualization compared to counting or doing nothing.
It is estimated that around 22 million Americans suffer from OSA.
It’s well known thattelevisionscontribute to sleep problems by way of light and distractions, however.
Rather, read or watch TV in another space until you’re ready to sleep.
She finds the science of sleep fascinating and loves researching and writing about rest and eco-friendly living.
Find her at theAmerisleep Blogand onTwitter.
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