Do you really need 8 hours of sleep?

We all know a good night’s sleep is essential, but for many people, sleeping well (or falling asleep at all) can be difficult and even stressful– and there’s no shortage of tales about what prevents people from catching their ZZZs. In this episode, Dr. Jen digs into ``how to sleep'' culture– from blue light blockers to sleep hygiene enthusiasts, to the 8 hours a night rule to… witches?! Don’t sleep on this episode–because it might just have you skipping the melatonin supplements and rethinking sleep rituals –before jumping into bed for a well-deserved snooze. Read the full transcript for this episode at 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Do you really need 8 hours of sleep? is an episode from Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter by TED.

This episode is 32:12 long.

This episode was published on May 25, 2022.

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