Why do we need to sleep for more than a third of our life? Why are some people able to survive (and thrive) on 5 hours of sleep? Can I make up for lack of sleep during the week on the weekend or with naps during the day? Tune in to this week’s episode where we answer these questions and why sleep is so important.
TLDR: Adults (above 18 years old) generally require 7 to 9 hours as lack of sleep negatively impacts your body including your brain, heart, immune system and hormone regulation.
Links:
https://www.healthline.com/health/why-do-we-sleep#what-happens-during-sleep
https://www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/pmc/articles/PMC7065627/
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/myths-and-facts-about-sleep
https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/effects-on-body
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