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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nilima Marshall

Sleep quality more important than duration for healthy and happy life – research

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Good quality sleep may be more important for a healthy and happy life than getting the recommended seven to nine hours of shut-eye, research suggests.

Scientists have found that those who reported getting good quality sleep – usually defined as being able to fall asleep quickly (within 15 minutes) and staying asleep without waking too many times – also reported having a better quality of life compared to those who did not.

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