If you don\u2019t catch enough zzzs, it takes a toll on your overall health. But exactly how does it affect your body?<\/p>\n
\u201cSide effects [include] memory issues, mood changes, and risk of diabetes and heart disease,\u201d says Jeffery Borenstein M.D., president and CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.<\/p>\n
Think you know everything about getting good sleep? There are some misconceptions out there, so Borenstein helps us debunk the most common sleep myths.<\/p>\n
Melatonin helps you sleep better through the night<\/strong> You can make up for lost hours of sleep with a nap<\/strong> Exercising before bed keeps you awake<\/strong> The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need<\/strong> xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n Psst! Have you signed up for FabFitFun yet? Don\u2019t miss out on $200+ in amazing beauty, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products, access to exclusive fitness and cooking content on\u00a0FabFitFunTV<\/a>, members-only sales, and more.\u00a0Use code\u00a0METAMORPHOSIS<\/a>\u00a0at checkout for 10% off your first box. #yourewelcome<\/p>\n
\nFalse. \u201cMelatonin can help you fall asleep. However, melatonin itself won’t knock you out. It simply helps your body to relax and fall asleep easier.\u201d Use this works\u00ae deep sleep body cocoon<\/a> before to bring calm and relaxation.<\/p>\n
\nTrue and false. \u201cResearch has shown that just a few minutes of sleep will improve alertness, performance, and mood. But substituting periodic naps for one consolidated night of sleep creates severe sleep deprivation.\u201d Wear the Gravity Weighted Sleep Mask<\/a> to block light and distribute a light touch to key relaxation pressure points to help you snooze \u2013 day or night.<\/p>\n
\nFalse. \u201cOne research study has found that not only did evening exercise not affect sleep, but it also seemed to help people fall asleep faster and spend more time in a deep sleep.\u201d\u00a0Massage any knots with the Jaboner\u00eda Marianella Imperial Jade Body Oil<\/a> before you hit the hay.<\/p>\n
\nPartially true. \u201cThe amount of sleep a person needs varies individually and is affected by several factors. However, for most adults, seven to nine hours per night is the ideal amount.\u201d\u00a0Finish your nighttime routine with the Elemis Peptide4 Night Recovery Cream-Oil<\/a> to wake up with a revitalized complexion or with the Av\u00e8ne Thermal Spring Water<\/a> to soothe the skin.<\/p>\n