MYTH & FACT
Myth: Sleeping more during weekends allows you to try to compensate for lost sleep from previous nights.
Fact: Although longer sleep during weekends provides temporary refreshment it fails to eliminate built-up sleep debt. Long-term well-being requ
Myth: The claim that teenagers who stay up late exhibit laziness fails to recognize the biological changes in their sleep patterns during adolescence.
Fact: Adolescents undergo a natural change in their sleep patterns which causes them to feel awake at night but sleepy during early morning hours. The condition teenagers often experience as staying up late is scientifically referred to as “delayed sleep phase syndrome” instead of a demonstration of laziness.ires maintaining regular sleep patterns during the week.
Myth: Extended time in bed leads to improved sleep quality.
Fact: Quality is just as important as quantity. Nine hours of restless sleep can offer fewer benefits than seven to eight uninterrupted hours in a conducive sleep setting.
Myth: The act of using your phone while in bed assists in relaxation and stress reduction.
Fact: Screens emit blue light which fools the brain into daytime mode thus reducing melatonin and making sleep difficult. Browsing through mobile apps keeps your brain active rather than allowing it to calm down.
Myth: Exercise performed at any point during the day helps improve your sleep patterns.
Fact: Regular exercise benefits sleep quality although intense workouts near bedtime can disrupt sleep by increasing heart rate and core temperature. You should plan high-intensity exercises during the earlier parts of the day while keeping evening routines soothing.
Myth: People who consistently experience trouble falling asleep should get checked for significant sleep disorders.
Fact: Stress and anxiety along with heavy meals and irregular bedtimes are among several factors that lead to temporary sleeping difficulties. People who experience regular sleep troubles need professional assessment but those who sometimes struggle to fall asleep can usually overcome it using excellent sleep hygiene methods.