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Sleep Researcher Discusses The Importance Of Different Sleep Needs
08:24 - 13:28 (05:04)
The amount of sleep a person needs to function well varies from person to person; while some require seven hours or more, others can flourish on only five or six hours of sleep a night. Moreover, getting a healthy night's sleep does not solely depend on the amount of sleep, but the quality of sleep is also a crucial factor that contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
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Sleep researcher Jade Wu explains that the amount of sleep we need depends on our biological makeup and current needs, therefore, expert recommendations vary for each age group.
08:24 - 09:51 (01:27)
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Sleep researcher Jade Wu explains that the amount of sleep we need depends on our biological makeup and current needs, therefore, expert recommendations vary for each age group. For example, teenagers should be getting between 7-11 hours of sleep, rather than a standard 8 hours.
ChapterSleep Researcher Discusses The Importance Of Different Sleep Needs
EpisodeThe "Sleep Loss Epidemic"
PodcastMaintenance Phase
A sleep researcher explains that some people may just need less sleep than others and it can be difficult to accept that it's not a one-size-fits-all situation.
09:51 - 11:57 (02:05)
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A sleep researcher explains that some people may just need less sleep than others and it can be difficult to accept that it's not a one-size-fits-all situation. The pressure for a scientific mandate on sleep can make it hard to embrace individual variations.
ChapterSleep Researcher Discusses The Importance Of Different Sleep Needs
EpisodeThe "Sleep Loss Epidemic"
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Men who sleep just four to five hours a night have lower levels of testosterone and smaller testicles than those who sleep seven hours or more, as well as having the testosterone level of someone 10 years older.
11:57 - 13:28 (01:31)
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Men who sleep just four to five hours a night have lower levels of testosterone and smaller testicles than those who sleep seven hours or more, as well as having the testosterone level of someone 10 years older.