The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7 to 9 hours for adults, but researchers suggest that the ideal is to sleep between 4.5 and 6.5 hours a night. The importance of getting enough sleep is well-documented, as lack of good quality sleep can lead to serious health issues, including cognitive decline and conditions such as dementia. In fact, chronic sleep deprivation can even lead to situations where sleep deprivation kill you.However, a recent study (opens in a new tab) has found that sleeping too much can have a similar negative effect on brain performance. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7 to 9 hours for adults, but researchers suggest that the ideal is to sleep between 4.5 and 6.5 hours a night. The importance of getting enough sleep is well-documented, as lack of good quality sleep can lead to serious health issues, including cognitive decline and conditions such as dementia. In fact, chronic sleep deprivation can even lead to situations where sleep deprivation kill you. However, a recent study (opens in a new tab) has found that sleeping too much can have a similar negative effect on brain performance.
