No matter if you need five hours of sleep or eight, the key is getting good, refreshing rest. According to Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist who specializes in sleep disorders, how much sleep a person needs varies from person to person. However, there are some simple tips that everyone can use to get better sleep.
Different people need different amounts of sleep, and, on average, we can say most people need seven to eight hours,” explains Dr. Somers.