1) Regardless of the length, naps affect our night sleep in some way or another a) True – Napping has a strong impact on sleep, especially for those that struggle to fall asleep or for those with sleep deprivation. b) False – Latest research affirms napping doesn’t seem to have a substantial negative impact on sleep, despite the recommendations of many to avoid them. 2) You can exercise a few hours before bedtime without it affecting your sleep. a) True – Moderate to vigorous activity during the hours before bedtime will not affect sleep quality. b) False – Exercising increases the heart rate, breathing and body temperature, which is not optimal before bedtime. 3) The blue light emitted from screens does not really make it harder to fall asleep. a) True- Some people claim this but it isn't true b) False – The blue light causes sleep disturbances 4) The more sleep someone gets, the better. a) True – How long someone sleeps is a critical factor to achieve perfect sleep. b) False – Sleep duration is important, but there are other factors that are also key to good sleep. 5) Among other attributes, a “good sleeper” has the ability to fall asleep anywhere and at any time. a) True – Being able to fall asleep under any circumstances and at any time is a sign of good sleep hygiene. b) False – Being able to fall asleep under any circumstances can actually be a sign of having sleep problems. 6) Getting too little sleep may impact weight gain a) True – The amount of sleep an individual gets can affect certain hormones that in turn affect appetite. b) False – There’s not enough scientific evidence to link sleep and weight. 7) Remembering dreams is a sign of a good night’s sleep. a) True – Remembering dreams means that the brain is less stressed and our sleep is not disrupted (and, consequently, neither are our dreams). b) False – Remembering dreams is not linked to our sleep quality – dreams just tend to disappear from our minds. 8) You can catch up on lost sleep on the weekends. a) True – Latest research suggests that napping or sleeping in on your days off actually helps you fully recover. b) False – Catching up on sleep offers a false sense of recovery. 9) Teenagers need more sleep than adults. a) True – Healthy teenagers need at least 8-10 hours of sleep on average, compared to an average of 7 hours of sleep for healthy adults. b) False – Teenagers need as much sleep as adults – or even less (that’s why many of them choose to stay up late). 10) You should never wake up a sleepwalker because there’s a risk of health complications. a) True – Experts agree that waking up a sleepwalker could inadvertently cause them a heart attack. b) False – It is just not a pleasant feeling for the sleepwalker.

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