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Sleep Myth-Buster Quiz: Test What You Know

12 of the most stubborn sleep myths — bust them with science.

1. Everyone needs exactly 8 hours of sleep.

2. Alcohol helps you sleep better.

3. You can fully repay sleep debt on the weekend.

4. Older adults need less sleep.

5. A 20-minute nap genuinely improves alertness.

6. Sleeping with the TV on is harmless.

7. If you can't sleep, stay in bed and try harder.

8. Snoring is harmless if you sleep through it.

9. Sleeping pills are the best long-term insomnia treatment.

10. Caffeine after 2 PM affects sleep that night.

11. Counting sheep is the most effective way to fall asleep.

12. Naps after 3 PM can disrupt nighttime sleep.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do these myths persist?+

Sleep is invisible and personal — perfect ground for folk-science. Most myths trace to oversimplified pop coverage.

What's the most damaging myth?+

'Alcohol helps me sleep.' It shortens onset but fragments architecture and worsens apnea, sabotaging recovery.

Where can I read more?+

Robbins et al. 'Sleep myths' (Sleep Health, 2019) is the seminal expert-led review — every myth in this quiz is tested against it.

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