How did you sleep last night? It’s something we assess on waking every day, some people consider themselves good at it, others struggle. And the general consensus has long been that around eight hours is an ideal amount. Experts largely agree that this is the average needed for a restorative sleep, but new research is suggesting that too much sleep could be more detrimental than not having enough. So what are the fundamental rules when it comes to sleep and how many hours do we really need?
