Fiction: A nightcap will help you get a great night’s sleep.
Alcohol may help you fall asleep, but the sedative effect wears off during REM, the most crucial part of your sleep. Even one drink at night is too much.
Older adults don’t need as much sleep as they used to.
Fiction: As you age, your body still needs at least 7 hours a night. If you’re having trouble sleeping, talk to your doc—your meds may be keeping you up.
Not getting a good night’s sleep can make you forgetful.
Fact: A side effect of not sleeping well is memory problems. Feeling depressed and being accident-prone are also side effects. That’s why sleep is so important.
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