Though it might seem like the question "How much sleep do you need" gets a new answer every other week, the The National Sleep Foundation says its new chart breaks the question down like never before.

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep for optimal recovery. During deep sleep, your body ...

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NEW YORK -- You've heard it for years - get enough sleep! But can you have too much? A new report investigates different sleep patterns and how they affect you in the long run. Don't we all love to ...

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The question of how much sleep children need is one that is not easy to answer. Professional organizations have recommended guidelines which include ranges for different age groups. For example, the ...

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Jellyfish and sea anemones sleep too. A new study reveals that sleep may have evolved to protect nerve cells from DNA damage.

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With the school year already under way, the importance of sleep can be overlooked as kids and parents get back into a different routine this time of year. In today’s Medical Minute, we go through tips ...