Random Sleep Facts

    42 facts tagged with Sleep Facts

    Studies show that the colder the room you sleep in, the more likely you are to have a bad dream.
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    There's a love mattress that is specifically designed for couples who sleep on each other's arms.
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    47% of people have a nightmare at least once a month.
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    The record for the longest scientifically documented period without sleep is 264.4 hours (eleven days).
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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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    Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
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    The harder you concentrate on falling asleep, the less likely you are to fall asleep.
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    You can reschedule your sleeping pattern by not eating 12-16 hours before you want to be awake. Upon eating after this time period, your internal clock will reset to a new day, with the time of your first meal being interpreted as "morning".
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