Do you know all the myths about sleep? The idea that we need 8 hours of sleep seems absurd to many. Do we really need that much sleep? Some successful people claim that four hours of sleep is enough for them. Research confirms that sleep is important.
Is 8 hours of sleep a myth or the truth?
Research results from Oxford's Department of Clinical Neurosciences have shown that we can refute 6 myths about sleep.
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1. Early hour, golden hour. Creative and successful people sleep well and don't start work early. Getting up early affects the increased need for coffee and reaching for alcohol in the evening.
2. Four hours of sleep is enough. Lack of sleep can cause health problems, lead to burnout and is often the culprit in traffic accidents.
3. Teenagers are lazy. Teenagers are often described as lazy and tired, but in reality their biorhythm is different. Research shows that by the time classes start, they would need two more hours of sleep.
4. Overtime is an unavoidable fact. Working without rest affects efficiency. Due to exhaustion, doctors make the most mistakes during 24-hour shifts.
5. Sleeping and waking up with chickens. Those who start working in the early hours can struggle with excess body weight, diabetes, irritability and exhaustion.
6. The bedroom is an escape room. Many people use the bedroom as a place to escape from reality, so they install a TV, a computer, and turn on the heating. Research shows that we sleep better if we remove electronic devices and if the temperature is slightly lower.
