Expert Debunks Eight-Hour Sleep Myth For Adults

BBC Hindi · health

Dr. Sanjay Manchanda, Head of Sleep Medicine at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, stated that the widely believed eight-hour sleep rule is not a universal requirement for adults. He suggests that individual sleep needs vary, with adults generally requiring six to nine hours. Manchanda emphasizes that sleep quality, regularity of sleep and wake times, and the different sleep stages are more crucial than just the duration. He also noted that a mattress company may have popularized the eight-hour myth.