Sleeping well does not depend only on the number of hours. This is explained by the psychologist and doctor in sleep medicine Nuria Roure, who insists that adequate rest is a combination of quantity and quality, two factors that directly influence health.
In adults, the general recommendation is between seven and eight hours of sleep. However, reaching that time does not by itself guarantee a good rest. The continuity of sleep and the absence of interruptions during the night are equally important.
It's not enough to sleep eight hours
As the expert explains, in a video published on her Instagram account, it is possible to sleep the recommended hours and, even so, not rest correctly.
Nighttime interruptions, frequent awakenings or fragmented sleep, prevent the organism from completing the rest cycles, which reduces its restorative effect.
This means that a person can spend eight hours in bed, but wake up tired if the quality of sleep has not been good.
Sleeping less than six hours has consequences
The problem worsens when rest is reduced below certain levels.
Nuria Roure warns that sleeping less than six hours habitually is related to a greater risk of developing various health problems.
Among them:
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Greater likelihood of substance use
- And other alterations that affect general well-being
These effects do not appear from one day to another, but they are associated with a lack of rest sustained over time.
The key is in the combination of quantity and quality
The main message is clear: it's not just about sleeping more, but about sleeping better.
An adequate rest involves:
- Reach the recommended hours
- Maintain continuous sleep
- Avoid frequent interruptions
When both factors are combined, the body can recover correctly and maintain a physical and mental balance.
Sleep is one of the basic pillars of well-being, at the same level as nutrition or physical activity.
Small changes in the daily routine can influence the quality of rest, and with it, in long-term health.
