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How much sleep do I need? Why you can forget the eight‑hour sleep rule

For decades, the answer to "how much sleep does an adult need?" has been simple: eight hours. The idea dates back to the mid-19th century, when the notion of eight hours of work, eight for recreation and eight for sleep first took hold.

How much sleep do I need? Why you can forget the eight‑hour sleep rule

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