The Medical Director of the Sleep Centre at the Regional Hospital, Dr. Rachel Morehouse says, the question of sleep need is probably the most common question she gets asked.
She tells CHSJ News, the amount differs from person to person and some of it's based on genetics.
"It's quite simple, you need the amount of sleep that will make you feel rested and energetic the day, but that varies between individuals," she says.
She says there are some people at the extreme ends, who may need up to 12 hours of sleep a night, and some who may only need five. Most of us, she says, need about seven and a half.
