While You Were Sleeping

Issue 57 | July 1, 2024

You spend one-third of your life sleeping, so you'd think you'd be a sleep expert by now. Yet, you probably have the same questions most people have, which is why we're answering the most common sleep questions.

Some of these questions are just fun, like should you sleep with wet hair, and why do you drool at night? Other questions you may ask have a much bigger impact on the quality of your sleep.

If you question why dragging yourself out of bed every morning feels like a monumental task or if coffee is helping you stay awake or making it impossible to get deep, restful sleep, you're in luck.

This week we're covering these nighttime mysteries and more!

Why is it so hard to wake up?
How much sleep do you really need?
Do processed foods hurt your sleep?

Your Sleep Questions Answered

Sleep is supposed to be a natural and restorative part of our daily routine, yet it often feels more complicated than it should be. If you have burning questions about sleep, we've compiled the most common sleep questions and created a comprehensive resource where you can find all the answers you need!

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Sleep Quiz

What is the technical term for the phenomenon of "sleep eating"?

A. Nocturnal eating syndrome
B. Sleep-related eating disorder
C. Night eating syndrome
D. Parasomnia eating disorder

Scroll to the bottom for the answer!

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Sleep Tip of the Week

A good rule of thumb is to avoid strenuous exercise within three hours of your scheduled bedtime. Working out late in the day can raise your body temperature, which in turn may impact sleep onset and how well you sleep.

Chronic Insomnia Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods, Study Finds

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have long been linked to health issues like heart disease and diabetes, but did you know they could also affect your sleep?

A new study has uncovered a connection between UPFs and chronic insomnia, highlighting another crucial link between diet and sleep.

Discover more in this article by ScienceAlert to understand the full impact of your diet on your sleep connection and how your diet could improve your sleep.

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Quiz Answer

The correct answer is B. Sleep-related eating disorder.

This is a parasomnia characterized by involuntary eating and drinking during the night, often without full awareness or memory of the event.

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