5 mind blowing facts about sleep

5 Mind-Blowing Facts About Sleep

#1 We Don’t Really Know Why We Sleep

We know that sleep is essential for us to survive. . .

. . . but we don’t know exactly why we need to sleep.

#2 Sleep Deprivation (Per Se) Isn’t Fatal But . . .

. . . not getting enough sleep can result in fatal accidents.

It can also make our immune systems weaker.

#3 You Can Learn While You Sleep

Even shorter naps (6 to 45 minutes) can be helpful in improving performance.

#4 Sleeping Within 5 Minutes of Lying Down Means You Are Sleep Deprived

Quickly going to sleep is a sign that you’re not getting enough Zs.

#5 Counting Sheep Doesn’t Work, According to Science

Counting sheep didn’t really make

a difference.

A relaxing scene is something we can sustain thinking.

Getting enough quality sleep can actually help us do our jobs better.

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