Think you know how to get a good night's sleep? You're probably guilty of at least one of these mistakes ...
NYU researchers reviewed more than 8,000 websites to flag the 20 most common misconceptions about sleep, and then tapped a team of sleep experts to rank the myths based on their health risk and whether they had any science to support them. And most deluded dreamers believe that sipping a nightcap and getting just five hours of shut-eye a night is fine, and that snoring is harmless.
Robbins and Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a neuropsychologist in New York City, walked MarketWatch through the three biggest sleep myths her team found, and the tweaks you can make to better your bedtime routine.Sure, power players such as President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama and former PepsiCo PEP, -1.01% CEO Indra Nooyi have shunned the suggested seven-plus hours of snoozing. “This is one of the most offensive, in terms of falseness,” said Robbins.
This is linked with higher BMI, so lifestyle changes such as getting more exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can treat sleep apnea. A doctor can also prescribe wearing a continuous positive airway pressure device at night.Here’s a buzzkill for those who enjoy a glass of wine or a nightcap before bed. “There's this old wive’s tale that persists about the nightcap that may be good for sleep,” said Robbins.
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