You’ve probably heard the widely-held belief that everyone needs eight hours of sleep a night for optimal health. But does this one-size-fits-all rule actually apply to everyone?
Sleep is crucial for mental and physical functioning. However, sleeping eight hours a night isn’t attainable for everyone. Sometimes the constraints of life, work, kids, and smartphones get in the way.
In reality, many people sleep less than eight hours a night, and some sleep more. Where does the “eight-hour rule” come from and does the average person actually need to sleep eight hours a night?
We spoke to experts about how much sleep people need, the effects of sleep deprivation, and tips to get a better night’s sleep.
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