The Sweet Spot For Sleep Is Not The Eight Hours
Thus, despite the research findings, it seems that “one size fits all” may not be the solution. “Compared to adults with ‘normal’ sleep duration, those who report short sleep seem to be more likely to develop obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease,” says Dr. Greg Potter, a sleep and circadian rhythm specialist. Similarly, those who sleep a lot “tend to be at greater risk for many of the same diseases – both short and long sleep are somewhat associated with cognitive impairment....