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Myth or Not

Myth or Not

Old wives’ tales and viral sleep trends, checked against what the research says.

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A wooden board covered with several kinds of cheese, bread and fruit

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Oct 23, 2026

Partly true. A 2025 survey of 1,082 students linked worse nightmares to lactose intolerance and late eating. Cheese itself has never had a fair test.

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The Curious Sleeper

Plain-language answers to the sleep questions people actually ask, plus a look at the old wives’ tales.

© 2026 The Curious Sleeper. All rights reserved.

The Curious Sleeper

Plain-language answers to the sleep questions people actually ask, plus a look at the old wives’ tales.

© 2026 The Curious Sleeper. All rights reserved.