Getting enough sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. While some people may think they can get away with sleeping less than six hours a night, research shows that regularly sleeping fewer than five hours a night can have serious consequences. According to Dr. Charles Williams, 12 percent of Americans believe they can get away with sleeping less than six hours without any negative effects.
However, research has linked inadequate sleep to a range of health issues, including cardiovascular problems, metabolic issues, mood disorders, weakened immune systems, and cognitive issues. People who suffer from sleep apnea may also be in a different category due to the poor quality of their sleep. Despite this, some people believe that sleeping fewer hours allows them to achieve their goals more easily. However, this is not the case. People who sleep fewer hours will eventually have to make up for it with more sleep on subsequent nights.
In a study of over 10,000 people from around the world, researchers found that sleeping less than four hours was the same as adding eight years to your age in terms of brain function. Experts are particularly concerned about those who sleep less than four hours a night, regardless of how they feel. Studies show that adults need between seven and eight hours of sleep each night, and regularly sleeping less than five hours a night is linked to cardiovascular problems and poor immune health. If you feel tired or groggy after four to six hours of sleep, it could be a sign that something is wrong.
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