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 Why don't we sleep soundly in a new place? Alcohol consumption helps one fall asleep faster, but it impairs sleep quality and causes early waking. There is an interesting paradox in human life: even when we are away from home for professional engagements, official events, feasts, or celebrations, we do not experience the same sound sleep we get at home. Work pressures while away may fluctuate, but there is freedom regarding food and drink, and plenty of enjoyment. Yet, surprisingly, during those four or five days away, we neither sleep as deeply as we do at home nor manage to sleep in late. When we return home, the workload remains the same, but the moment we reach our own beds, we fall into such a deep sleep that we often don't wake up until late in the morning. Why does this happen? Science and psychology have revealed some interesting reasons. 1. The ‘ First-Night Effect ’ and Brain Vigilance According to psychology, our brain takes time to fully trust a new environment. W...

 How much truth is there to the claim that one must sleep for eight hours to stay healthy? For the elderly, a lack of sleep can increase the risk of falling out of bed and suffering bone fractures. It can also make them susceptible to neurological issues , such as memory-related disorders. How much truth is there to the claim that one must sleep for eight hours to stay healthy? Although it is said that adults need at least seven to eight hours of sleep, doctors note that the same duration is not suitable for everyone. Studies show that sleep requirements vary based on age, the nature of one's work, health conditions, and sleep quality ; therefore, the need cannot be strictly defined by a specific figure like seven or eight hours. Sound, deep sleep is essential for a healthy body. How much sleep is actually needed? The answer we most often hear is, "You must sleep for at least seven to eight hours." Consequently, we have come to associate sleep with a specific number. We c...