Hustle culture glorifies sleeplessness. Doctors say it’s harming your health.
Wrong. Most adults need 7–9 hours. Short sleep wrecks your focus, memory, and immunity—whether you feel it or not.
Wrong. You can’t repay sleep debt. Inconsistent sleep throws off your body clock and worsens fatigue and mood.
Wrong. Sleep deprivation can feel normalised. You may not feel tired, but your brain and body are still paying the price.
Wrong. Naps don’t equal deep sleep. Your brain needs full sleep cycles—especially REM—for recovery and memory.
Wrong. They still need 7–8 hours. Age doesn’t cut your need for quality rest—it just makes it harder to get.
Wrong. It messes with your mind and immunity. Even one poor night can impair focus, mood, and your body’s defences.
Wrong. It disrupts deep sleep. It might knock you out fast—but it ruins rest and worsens sleep apnoea.
Wrong. Blue light delays sleep. Phones and TVs suppress melatonin. Try a wind-down ritual instead.
Wrong. It could be sleep apnoea. Loud, frequent snoring is a medical red flag—linked to heart disease and stroke.
Wrong. They’re for short-term use only. Long-term use can hurt memory, deepen sleep issues, and create dependence.
Wrong. Quality beats quantity. Oversleeping may signal deeper issues. Good sleep means the right cycles.
Wrong. xercise boosts sleep—but not right before bed. Stop intense workouts at least 2–3 hours before lights out.
- Dr Nandani Gulati, Senior Consultant, Pulmonology, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj With insights from Dr Vikas Mittal, Director – Pulmonologist, CK Birla Hospital, Delhi
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