Sleeping Tips
This sleep related hormone released by your brain is also taken as a supplement to aid sleep
Melatonin
43% of people have eaten at least one spider while they were asleep
Myth!
This is the most common sleeping position
Side sleeping
The teddy bear was named after this U.S. President
Theodore Roosevelt
This BU service provides free sleep masks, ear plugs, tea, etc. upon request
Student Health Services
You should use your bed for which of the following:
a. Sleep
b. Studying
c. Both
Sleep
Drinking alcohol before bed is worse for getting a good night’s sleep
This is the most important factor in determining your ideal sleeping position
Spinal alignment
This villain of Toy Story may look cuddly, but is actually the prison warden of a jail for toys in Sunnyside Daycare
Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear
BU provides this mental health, sleep, and meditation app for free with your BU email
Headspace
How many hours before sleeping should you eat a big meal?
More than 2-3 hours
Naps can make up for not getting a full night of sleep
Myth
This is the best sleeping position for lower back pain
Sleeping on your side
This “hunny”-loving bear’s story was originally illustrated by EH Shepard
Winnie the Pooh
How long has someone gone without sleep?
How long before sleeping should you avoid caffeine?
6 hours
Eventually, your body will get used to a lack of sleep
Myth!
This is the best sleeping position for neck pain
Sleeping on your back
This furniture store aquatic plushie became an LGBT+ icon across social media
Blahaj
This is the most common sleeping disorder (according to the American Academy of Family Physicians)
Insomnia
This color noise is the best for light sleepers.
White noise
If you’re having trouble falling asleep, after 20 minutes, you should get up
This is considered the worst sleeping position for sleep apnea
Sleeping on your back
Rare versions of these heart-tagged stuffed animals include a kangaroo, bat, and even a bear honoring Princess Diana. With some sellers listing the most rare at over $1 million
Beanie Babies
How many sections did medieval people commonly sleep in?
Two