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Technology
Jenny Haward

No, 6.5 hours isn’t enough sleep — 4 ways to sleep for longer, starting tonight

A woman sleeping comfortably and cooly on her side over the top of duvets .

Sleeping enough is vital for staying healthy and alert but the latest research from the UK shows that most people just aren't getting the snooze they need.

One new study from Premier Inn has found that people in the UK are getting an average of around 6.5 hours sleep a night — significantly under the recommended amount — while another survey uncovered that on a work night, the amount of sleep for the average Brit dips even lower.

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