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Bethan Girdler-Maslen

Should your sleep style change as you age? Sleep expert recommends it for optimal health

A woman asleep while lying in bed with white sheets, pillows and duvet.

Regardless of how old you are, sleep should always be a priority. But as we age from our 20s and 30s up to our 70s and 80s, how important is it to change our sleeping style?

There’s always been a point of contention over how many hours of sleep you need to get the right amount of rest and feel refreshed in the morning. Research has shown that seven hours sleep is best for people over 35, whereas other studies have found that over eight hours of sleep is better for younger people to help with brain function.

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