If I could sleep straight through the hours I plan to (10-6) every night, I genuinely believe my life would be problem-free. After all, not getting enough sleep is associated with lower concentration, worse health outcomes, and even increased dementia risk (especially if you don’t get enough hours in middle age). Generally speaking, seven hours of sleep *should* be enough for most adults The problem is that even though we may sleep for seven at night, what really matters is the quality of sleep you’re getting. If you’re waking up frequently at night (and you might not realize it), then you’re probably missing out on critical deep sleep and REM sleep Researchers have found that, on average, women need more sleep than men. Younger and older people, pregnant people, those going through menopause, and people with different health conditions can all need more sleep too. One of the best ways to figure out how much sleep you personally need is to go on a vacation When you have the luxury of taking a vacation that isn’t jam-packed with activities, you can really tune into your body Without the pressure of an alarm clock, you can let your body fall asleep when it feels right and wake up naturally
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Monday, January 20, 2025