Fun Facts!

Here are some fun facts about sleep!

Sleeping solves your problems

Sleeping on it realy makes a difference.
Sleep strengthens memory and extracts information from within the day, sleep actually "extracts the meaning of your day", on some experiments people do better a task after going to sleep, the brain categorizes the information of the day.


Naps improve memory
Daytime naps improve memory! It also helps you remember important facts.
Naps also cut risk of heart disease.


Too much sleep - not good!
People who sleep more than 9 hours a day are more likely to develop Parkinson.
Sleeping over nine hours per night (for an adult) is just as bad as sleeping 6 or less.


Sleepiness can be cured with blue light
Waking up drowsy and sleeping may be caused by delayed sleep phase syndrome (your internal clock and the time people have set do not match)

The solution: fast forward your internal clock! By wearing goggles and blocking the exposure of blue light when you wake up and waiting for your minimum core body temperature later in the morning for light exposure your internal clock is set.

When you get enough blue light exposure you feel sleepy at the right time. Expose yourself to enough blue light during the day, Blue LEDs will do fine.



Sleepy is just like drunk!
If you lose two hours of sleep, you can impair your performance equal to a .05 blood-alcohol level


Alcohol consumption may help you get to sleep but it will be a light slumber and you won't dream much.



 People can take catnaps with their eyes open without even being aware of it.


 A Catnap is a a short sleep (usually not in bed)



Dreaming that you are taking a nap, suggests that you need to take a little time off to relax and take it easy.


The most popular sleeping positions are foetus (41%), Log (15%), Yearner (13%), Soldier (8%), Freefaller (7%),  Starfish position (5%) and all other sleeping positions account for 11%


Dreaming that you are sleeping indicates peace of mind.


The body language of sleep positions reflect your personality traits!


 Daytime naps improve memory and cut the risk of heart disease



Approximately ⅓ of your life is spent sleeping


Brains are more active sleeping than watching TV!


Women and older people most often suffer from insomnia.



Cats sleep up to 18 hours a day.



Sources:
http://www.dream-interpretation.org.uk/sleeping-trouble/facts-about-sleep.htm
http://www.squidoo.com/fun-facts-about-sleep
http://www.health24.com/medical/Condition_centres/777-792-3529-3534,26075.asp