Journeying into the world of slumber!
Stories and mysteries continue to surround sleep, dreams, and the activities of our minds when our bodies rest. However, the increasing number of sleep studies offers fascinating insights and scientific explanations into this enigmatic domain.
Newborns can snooze for up to 16 hours a day! Their tiny bodies are busy growing and developing, which burns a lot of energy. To recharge, they need 2 times the sleep of an average adult.
Humans typically spend about 1/3 of their lives sleeping or trying to fall asleep. While this percentage can vary with age, it averages out to around 33%, which is quite significant when you consider it.
Did you know that catching some Zzz's can actually help you burn around 400 calories a night? While the exact number depends on your weight, it's true that sleep contributes to calorie burn. On average, a person burns about 50 calories per hour of sleep, adding up to roughly 400 calories over an 8-hour slumber. So, your nightly rest is more productive than you might think!
By Ishita Kamra
In 1964, a Californian student named Randy Gardner set an astonishing record by staying awake for 11 days straight. While this feat is impressive, it's definitely not something to try.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, around 15% of people are known to sleepwalk.
In the realm of matrimony, a surprising trend is emerging. 1 out of every 4 married couples opts for the comfort of separate beds. This choice, often seen as unconventional, is becoming more common for various reasons.
In the first 5 minutes after waking, 1/2 of your dream slips away. Another 5 minutes, and nearly all of it vanishes into thin air. As our brains are just too busy once we're awake, causing us to lose track of our dream adventures.
While most people experience dreams in vibrant colour, about 12% of the population sees their dreams in shades of black and white. This monochromatic dreaming is more prevalent among those over 55 years old. In contrast, younger individuals, especially those under 25, report such grayscale dreams. Interestingly, back in the 1940s and 1950s, a significant 70.7% of people reported dreaming in black and white. This trend was likely influenced by the black-and-white media, like television and films, that dominated that era.
From the August 2024 issue of FHM India.
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