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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 1 MIN

How Much Sleep Do People Really Need?

from AURN News · host Jamie Jackson

Researchers say the healthiest amount of sleep may fall between 6.4 and 7.8 hours a night, according to a new study published in Nature. The study also found that too little or too much sleep may be linked to increased health risks, including depression, diabetes and a higher risk of death. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new study published in Nature found the healthiest amount of sleep may fall between 6.4 and 7.8 hours a night.

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Researchers say the healthiest amount of sleep may fall between 6.4 and 7.8 hours a night, according to a new study published in Nature. The study also found that too little or too much sleep may be linked to increased health risks, including...

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