Dong Qiu
Would we feel better if we slept a bit more? Possibly – but it isn’t guaranteed. While we know the amount of sleep the average person needs, there is a lot of variation. To get a better idea about how many hours you require – and how and when to get it – let’s start with the basics.
This article is part of special series investigating key questions about sleep. Read more here.
According to the US National Sleep Foundation, a typical adult needs between 7 and 9 hours per night, although we begin life needing a lot more – newborns…