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For decades, the mantra has been the same: adults should aim for seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep each night for optimal health, performance, and longevity. From doctors to wellness influencers, the message has echoed across platforms, backed by countless studies linking insufficient sleep to heart disease, diabetes, depression, cognitive decline, and early mortality. But what if this universal advice doesn’t apply to everyone?
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3 hours of sleep and no fatigue? Scientists uncover the secret of natural short sleepers - Times of India
Scientists are exploring a rare genetic trait called Familial Natural Short Sleep (FNSS), where individuals thrive on just 3-5 hours of sleep. Research identifies specific gene mutations like DEC2 and SIK3 that enable efficient sleep cycles without health consequences. This discovery could...