The magic number

Remaining wide-eyed at night can take its toll on your health, increasing the risk of poorer cognitive performance and mental health problems such as depression. So, what’s the ideal number of hours we should be snoozing to keep wellbeing on track? According to new research by the University of Cambridge, seven is the magic number. In the study of 40,000 people, scientists used brain imaging and genetic data along with information about participants’ sleeping patterns, mental health and wellbeing. Results found both too little sleep and also too much sleep were associated with impaired cognitive performance, increased anxiety and a greater risk of depression.…

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Spirit & Destiny (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2022

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