The recommended amount of sleep for healthy adults is 7-9 hours, according to the National Institutes of Health. So why then, is it possible to feel better, more alert and refreshed after 7.5 hours ...
If you want better sleep, take stock of your alcohol habits. Before bed, alcohol helps you fall asleep, but too much severely disrupts your middle-of-the-night sleep, says St-Onge. If you drink, do so ...