Random Sleep Facts

    42 facts tagged with Sleep Facts

    The higher someone’s I.Q. the more likely they are to be sleep deprived.
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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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    You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
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    One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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    A new baby usually deprives each of it's parents around 350-400 hours of sleep in the first year. That is one entire nights sleep per week, per parent.
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    Dieters who sleep more take off more fat that those who sleep less.
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    47% of people have a nightmare at least once a month.
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    Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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