10 Popular Sleep Myths

Here are some sleep myths that are used by parents to get you away from TV, movies, music, computer games etc etc etc...

Recognize them and avoid them, know what is fact and what is myth, even half-myths!

1. Everyone Needs Eight Hours Of Sleep A Night (Myth)
2. Some People Are Fine With Only a Few Hours of Sleep (Unclear)
3. People Need Less Sleep With Age (Myth)
4. Naps Can Help You Catch Up With Sleep (Fact)
5. If You Don't Sleep Enough You Can Catch Up by Sleeping Late on the Weekend (Fact)
6. Exercise Before Bed Can Help You Sleep (It Depends)
7. Sex Before Bed Will Keep You Awake (It Depends)
8. A Big Meal Before Bed Will Trigger Nightmares (Myth)
9. If You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night, Warm Milk Will Help You Go Back to Sleep (Possibly)
10. Bad Dreams Can Kill You in Your sleep by Causing a Heart Attack (Myth Based On A Fact)