Think you’re fine on 5 hours of sleep? Experts reveal how cutting on your ideal shut-eye time silently harms body and mind
Published on: Dec. 26, 2025, 7:25 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Even if you feel fine on fewer than seven hours of sleep, chronic short sleep can quietly harm your brain, mood, immunity, and heart. Experts reveal that stress hormones may mask fatigue, while some peoples higher sleep efficiency allows them to feel alert despite deficits. Prioritizing seven to nine hours, along with consistent sleep habits, is key to restoring energy, cognitive function, and long-term health, even for those who need slightly less.
