Despite the fact that advice on how to sleep better is everywhere, it’s becoming more and more challenging—not to mention frustrating—to find reliable information.
Social media, exaggerated product claims by brands, even doctors who lack education can perpetuate myths around sleep, says Pedram Navab, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, neurologist, sleep medicine specialist, and author of Sleep Reimagined: The Fast Track to a Revitalized Life.
The alternative to falling for false assertions is familiarizing yourself with advice from experts who understand the science of sleep. The following insights will help ensure you don’t lose another night’s rest.
8 Sleep Myths (and the Science That Debunks Them)
1. You Shouldn’t Exercise Before You Go to Bed
Research has long supported the fact that exercise can improve your sleep quality. Although a single workout can bring positive results, the more regularly you work out, the more likely you are to sleep better.
Until recently, experts cautioned against exercising close to when you turn in for the night. Not anymore. “For most people, exercising at night won’t…
