World Sleep Day 2023: Interesting facts about sleeping you probably didn't know about
The aim of World Sleep Day is to raise awareness of the importance of sleep and the impact that sleep problems can have on physical, mental, and emotional health.
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Published on Mar 17, 2023 12:18 pm IST 10 Photos
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We spend about a third of our lives sleeping: On average, humans spend about 8 hours a day sleeping, which means we spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping. (Freepik)
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We dream every night: It's common to think that we only dream when we have a particularly vivid dream, but in reality, we dream every night. However, we may not always remember our dreams. (Unsplash)
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Sleep deprivation can have serious consequences: Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to a variety of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. (Unsplash)
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Our bodies have a natural sleep-wake cycle: Our bodies have an internal clock called the circadian rhythm, which helps regulate our sleep-wake cycle. This cycle is affected by factors such as light exposure, physical activity, and eating habits. (File Photo (Shutterstock))
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