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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Devna Bose

Do women really need more sleep than men? Sleep myths debunked

Are you getting enough sleep? While most people clock between seven and nine hours a night, experts say the real question is whether you feel rested.

Sleep, despite its vital role in our health, remains something of a mystery, according to Dr Rafael Pelayo, a sleep specialist at Stanford University.

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