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Nicola Appleton

Dakota Johnson sleeps 14 hours a night — what is oversleeping and is it bad for you?

A woman with dark hair lies in bed yawning because she is so tired and ready to sleep.

We’re all familiar with the negative impact not getting enough sleep has on us, but is it possible to get too much sleep? Actress Dakota Johnson recently revealed that she gets around 14 hours of sleep per night. So you might be wondering, is oversleeping bad for you and can it make you feel tired? Spoiler alert: the answer to both is yes.

Getting adequate sleep is essential for our bodies to function optimally, but too much sleep can lead you to feel tired and groggy, rather than feeling more refreshed and alert. This is because oversleeping can have a similar effect on your body to being hung over or jet lagged. So yes, it is possible to get too much of a good thing when it comes to sleep.

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