Why you’re still exhausted after 8 hours of sleep, according to an expert
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Sleep experts highlight that feeling drowsy despite getting eight hours of sleep often results from poor sleep quality rather than insufficient sleep quantity.
- Factors affecting sleep quality include alcohol consumption, late-day caffeine intake, stress, and phone use before bedtime, all of which can disrupt restorative sleep.
- Women generally require slightly more sleep than men and experience poorer sleep quality, with higher rates of insomnia and increased sleep disturbances during menopause.
- People who feel better with less sleep may actually be experiencing the effects of sleep deprivation without realizing it, and gradual increases in sleep duration can improve cognitive function and overall health.
- To enhance sleep quality, experts recommend maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, eating balanced meals at appropriate times, exercising earlier in the day, and respecting individual circadian rhythms without succumbing to societal sleep-shaming.
