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Drinking coffee
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Hypnos
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sleep savvy?
True or false: You can easily change whether you’re a night owl or early bird.
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True or false: Alcohol can cause you to sleep more deeply.
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Which of the following prevents drowsy driving?
3.
Which of the following bedroom temperatures is ideal for sleep?
4.
Research suggests that Greek mythology influenced modern sleep medicine. Who was the Greek god of sleep?
5.
Which of the following is best for promoting sleep before bed?
6.
True or False: Some prescription insomnia medications can cause sleepwalking.
7.
(Myth: Late sleepers are just lazy.)
Can’t get your BFF to wake up early to join you for morning yoga? Don’t assume they’re lazy. Your sleep chronotype is genetic and determines your natural inclination toward being a night or morning person.
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Answer: False
(Myth: Late sleepers are just lazy.)
Can’t get your BFF to wake up early to join you for morning yoga? Don’t assume they’re lazy. Your sleep chronotype is genetic and determines your natural inclination toward being a night or morning person.
Answer: False
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(Myth: Drinking alcohol before bed will help you sleep better.)
While getting buzzed can make you sleepy, it’s not doing you any favors when it comes to getting refreshing deep sleep. Research suggests booze before bed can mess with your sleep.
Answer: False
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Answer: False
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(Myth: It’s safe to drive when drowsy if you consciously try to stay awake. Caffeine can keep you awake.)
Drinking coffee or blasting music isn’t going to increase alertness when you can barely keep
your eyes open. Instead, pull over somewhere safe for a 15-20 minute nap, let someone else drive, or call an Uber or Lyft.
Answer: E. None of the above
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(Myth: Keeping your bedroom warm at night will help you get a good night’s sleep.)
A bedroom that’s too hot or too cold is a recipe for tossing and turning. Getting warm and cozy under the covers just hits different when the room temperature is around 65°F.
Answer: C. 65°F (18°C)
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Answer: C. 65°F (18°C)
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Fun fact: Some terms in modern medicine evolved from Greek mythology. The words "hypnotics" and "hypnosis" come from the word "Hypnos", the name for the Greek god of sleep.
Answer: A. Hypnos
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Answer: A. Hypnos
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(Myth: Watching television and listening to
music before bed helps promote sleep.)
Bluelight and earworms aren’t your friends when it comes to getting sleep. Instead, create a chill bedtime vibe with a relaxing hot bath. Your Spotify playlist can wait until tomorrow.
Answer: D. Taking a hot bath.
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(Fun fact: Many cultures have myths that explain sleep paralysis as being caused by a visit from a nightmarish creature.)
Certain cultures link sleep paralysis to demonic visits. Some historians believe that Henry Fuseli’s "The Nightmare" is an example of this depiction of sleep paralysis.
Answer: B. Der Nachtmahr
(The Nightmare)
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While you can’t easily change whether you’re a night owl or morning lark, it’s not a myth that there's plenty you can do to get good quality sleep.
For more tips on how to create the perfect bedtime vibe, check out Snoozefest: The Greatist Guide to Sleep.
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While you can’t easily change whether you’re a night owl or morning lark, it’s not a myth that there's plenty you can do to get good quality sleep.
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While you can’t easily change whether you’re a night owl or morning lark, it’s not a myth that there's plenty you can do to get good quality sleep.
For more tips on how to create the perfect bedtime vibe, check out Snoozefest: The Greatist Guide to Sleep.
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While you can’t easily change whether you’re a night owl or morning lark, it’s not a myth that there's plenty you can do to get good quality sleep.
For more tips on how to create the perfect bedtime vibe, check out Snoozefest: The Greatist Guide to Sleep.
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While you can’t easily change whether you’re a night owl or morning lark, it’s not a myth that there's plenty you can do to get good quality sleep.
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While you can’t easily change whether you’re a night owl or morning lark, it’s not a myth that there's plenty you can do to get good quality sleep.
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While you can’t easily change whether you’re a night owl or morning lark, it’s not a myth that there's plenty you can do to get good quality sleep.
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While you can’t easily change whether you’re a night owl or morning lark, it’s not a myth that there's plenty you can do to get good quality sleep.
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While you can’t easily change whether you’re a night owl or morning lark, it’s not a myth that there's plenty you can do to get good quality sleep.
For more tips on how to create the perfect bedtime vibe, check out Snoozefest: The Greatist Guide to Sleep.
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(Myth: Drinking alcohol before bed will help you sleep better.)
While getting buzzed can make you sleepy, it’s not doing you any favors when it comes to getting refreshing deep sleep. Research suggests booze before bed can mess with your sleep.
(Myth: It’s safe to drive when drowsy if you consciously try to stay awake. Caffeine can keep you awake.)
Drinking coffee or blasting music isn’t going to increase alertness when you can barely keep
your eyes open. Instead, pull over somewhere safe for a 15-20 minute nap, let someone else drive, or call an Uber or Lyft.
Answer: E. None of the above
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(Myth: Keeping your bedroom warm at night will help you get a good night’s sleep.)
A bedroom that’s too hot or too cold is a recipe for tossing and turning. Getting warm and cozy under the covers just hits different when the room temperature is around 65°F.
(Myth: Watching television and listening to
music before bed helps promote sleep.)
Bluelight and earworms aren’t your friends when it comes to getting sleep. Instead, create a chill bedtime vibe with a relaxing hot bath. Your Spotify playlist can wait until tomorrow.
Answer: D. Taking a hot bath.
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One of the most famous depictions of sleep paralysis in art is a 1781 painting by Swiss artist Henry Fuseli called:
8.
B
Der Nachtmahr (The Nightmare)
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The Demon Seated
Getting at least 3-4 hours of sleep a night
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All of the above
D
B
78°F (26°C)
D
48°F (9°C)
Hades
D
Listening to your fave catchy tunes
C
Watching TV in bed
B
Answer: B. Der Nachtmahr
(The Nightmare)
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Some medications can make you act a bit extra while you’re asleep. In 2019, the FDA added warning labels to prescription insomnia medicines linked to behaviors like sleepwalking and sleep driving.
Answer: True
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Some medications can make you act a bit extra while you’re asleep. In 2019, the FDA added warning labels to prescription insomnia medicines linked to behaviors like sleepwalking and sleep driving.
Answer: True
Le Sommeil (Sleep)
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The Scream
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Fun fact: Some terms in modern medicine evolved from Greek mythology. The words "hypnotics" and "hypnosis" come from the word "Hypnos", the name for the Greek god of sleep.
(Fun fact: Many cultures have myths that explain sleep paralysis as being caused by a visit from a nightmarish creature.)
Certain cultures link sleep paralysis to demonic visits. Some historians believe that Henry Fuseli’s "The Nightmare" is an example of this depiction of sleep paralysis.
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