For years, weve heard that we need a solid 8 hours of sleep. And, for years, weve heard were terrible at getting it. Well, what weve heard might wrong. 8 hours or more has consistently been shown to be hazardous. 7 hours might be the sweet spot for some of us and heres why. People who get too much sleep have been linked to health problems including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and with higher rates of death, studies show. Getting the right amount of sleep is important in being alert the next day, and several recent studies have found an association between getting 7 hours of sleep and optimal cognitive performance. People who sleep between 6.5 and 7.4 hours also had lower mortality rates, and thats always good news, but dont take my word for it! Study your sleeping patterns and be your own sleeping expert. Determine how much sleep you truly need and work with it. The results on improving your day to day life are promising. đź‘Ś
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 16:35:50 +0000
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