Posted by notfred on October 10, 2006, at 23:37:50
In reply to Sleep Deprivation improves longevity, posted by tessellated on October 10, 2006, at 12:25:41
I disagree that this article indicates " Sleep Deprivation improves longevity"
Here is what it says:
"There is really no evidence that the average 8-hour sleeper functions better than the average 6- or 7-hour sleeper," Kripke says, on the basis of his ongoing psychiatric practice with patients along with research, including the large study of a million adults"
6-8 hours seems normal for most people & I do not see where it is suggested sleep deprivation is a good thing. Sleeping more than you need to may not improve functioning. Amount of sleep needed is highly personal, so if someone needs 8 and another person can function as well on 6, does this really tell us anything about sleeping less or more having benefits ?
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