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How much sleep do you really need?

The number, the myths and the few habits that make more difference than any gadget.

How much sleep do you really need?

Everyone has an opinion about sleep. Your grandmother swore by eight hours, your colleague says he runs fine on five, and the internet is full of people selling routines, supplements and gadgets. The science is simpler and more forgiving than the marketing suggests. Here is what we actually know about how much sleep you need, and how to get it.

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In short: most adults need about seven to nine hours. Regular timing matters almost as much as length, and a few habits make more difference than any gadget.

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