"You would literally bounce out of bed; you wouldn't even need an alarm clock" (2:10)
The right amount of sleep—at the same time, all the time—will help you stay alert all day, says Carol Ash, DO.
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How Sleep Works
REM stages play a role in learning
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Why We're Deprived
You may not get by as well as you think
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The No. 1 Sleep Rule
Get the right amount at the right time
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How to Spot a Problem
Sleep needs to be restorative
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Share Your Thoughts
Do you keep a regular sleep schedule?
How much sleep do you really need? Carol Ash, DO, medical director of the Sleep for Life center in Hillsborough, N.J., explains why the right amount of sleep is different for everyone. Figuring out that amount—and sticking to a daily sleep schedule—will help you wake up alert and stay awake throughout the day.
How Sleep WorksREM stages play a role in learning
Why We're DeprivedYou may not get by as well as you think
The No. 1 Sleep RuleGet the right amount at the right time
How to Spot a ProblemSleep needs to be restorative