Is 8 hours of sleep really healthy? Discover the truth

Author: Little Dandelion. Reviewer: Chief Physician of the Neurology Department at Putuo District Central Hospital, Shanghai, Chen Liji. Production/Organizational Information: iStock.

The article debunks the myth that eight hours of sleep is universally healthy, emphasizing that the quality and quantity of sleep should be personalized based on individual factors such as age and lifestyle.

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