Do you really know? Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?
Jul 20, 2025
Explore the intriguing world of sleep and its crucial role in our health. Learn about sleep debt and how not getting enough rest can negatively impact your well-being. Discover quick tips to recover lost sleep without disrupting your internal clock. Can a weekend sleep-in truly compensate for a week of insufficient rest? Tune in to unravel the mystery of sleep needs and how to maintain healthy habits.
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Understanding Sleep Debt
- Sleep debt accumulates when you get less than seven hours of sleep daily.
- Even a single hour of lost sleep can take up to four days to recover.
How to Recover From Sleep Debt
- Get slightly more sleep in the days after sleep loss, but limit extra sleep to one hour.
- Take 20 to 30 minute naps early in the afternoon to restore alertness.
Weekend Lie-Ins Can Harm Rhythms
- Sleeping in late on weekends can disrupt your body's natural rhythm.
- This often causes a vicious cycle of poor sleep during the week.