Body Stuff: Do you really need 8 hours of sleep?
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We all know a good night\\u2019s sleep is essential, but for many people, sleeping well (or falling asleep at all) can be difficult and even stressful\\u2013 and there\\u2019s no shortage of tales about what prevents people from catching their ZZZs. In this episode, Dr. Jen digs into ``how to sleep'' culture\\u2013 from blue light blockers to sleep hygiene enthusiasts, to the 8 hours a night rule to\\u2026 witches?! Don\\u2019t sleep on this episode\\u2013because it might just have you skipping the melatonin supplements and rethinking sleep rituals \\u2013before jumping into bed for a well-deserved snooze. This is an episode of Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective. To hear more episodes on the lies we're told (and sold) about our personal health, follow Body Stuff wherever you're listening to this.
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