According To Science THIS Is The Reason Women Need More Sleep Than Men!

The argument over which sex needs more sleep has been put to bed.

Women everywhere are rejoicing because science has proven what they have known all along: women need more sleep than men because their brains work more complexly.

It may not seem like too much more, but women on average need about 20 minutes more in bed every night to make up for the loads of extra processing they do. According to research, and as many women have likely already noticed, the brains in females tend to be wired to successfully juggle several tasks at one time while male brains suffer in this capacity. This is in no way a comprehensive description of all male versus female brains, but merely a conclusion of the average brain supported by research.


The study in question involved 210 middle-aged men and women whose sleep patterns and daily schedules to determine cause and effect. Horne explained,

Interestingly enough, the psychology of the average woman’s brain was also determined to be a significant marker in their quality of sleep as well. For women who were poor sleepers, psychological distress caused by hostility, depression, and anger were a major cause of restlessness, but these same symptoms were not reported by men who slept poorly.

Generally, the recommended amount of sleep people should be getting each night is 6-8 hours. Only each individual can determine what feels right for their body and mental well-being. Now that the issue of who needs more sleep has been put to bed, here are some tips for improving sleep quality:

  • Set a sleep routine. Your brain will start to recognize the routine and automatically start to relax when the routine has begun, making it easier to fall asleep.

  • Meditation and Yoga. Many people engage in the mindful and peaceful practice to help give their brains a much needed break and get oxygen flowing to the overactive brain.

  • Melatonin. Taking prescription or over-the-counter sleeping pills can seem daunting, but taking natural melatonin pills is a gentle way to urge your body to let you sleep.



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