We spend a third of our lives sleeping, there is no single activity that humans do more. It is as vital for us as eating or drinking water.
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But how much do you really know about sleep health? Test your sleep smarts with this simple quiz.
1. How many times a day is your body programmed to sleep?
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2. It's important to maintain a regular sleep and wake schedule each day.
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3. Who needs up to 13 hours of sleep per night?
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4. You can "cheat" on the amount of sleep you get.
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5. Insomnia is only characterized by difficulty falling asleep.
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6. Daytime sleepiness always means a person isn’t getting enough sleep.
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7. Health problems such as obesity and depression are unrelated to the amount of a person's sleep.
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8. Adults need less sleep as they grow older.
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9. About half your sleeping hours are spent dreaming.
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10. Which of the following is the most common cause of nightmares?
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Sleep IQ Quiz
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Hopefully now you know a bit more about the importance of sleep for your physical and mental health.
And if you think you have recently been getting less than the recommended minimum of 7 hours of sleep, maybe tonight you should turn off you lights, shut down your computer, put your phone on silent, and go to bed early.
Sweet dreams!
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