The Washington Post May 26, 2026 • 10:37

A sleep-time ‘sweet spot’ is linked to healthy aging, study finds - The Washington Post

By Maggie Penman

A sleep-time ‘sweet spot’ is linked to healthy aging, study finds - The Washington Post

Turns out 6.4 to 7.8 hours of sleep a night might be ideal. Here are some tips on how to get the “just right” amount.

Too little sleep can be harmful for health in the long run, but a sweeping study suggests that too much sleep also may not be ideal: Its associated with accelerated aging in nearly every organ in the… [+5 chars]

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