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How Many Hours Of Sleep Do You Need Per Night?
June 10, 2026
The Truth About How Much Sleep You Really Need
"Just get your eight hours" was never the full story. The right amount of sleep depends on your age, your body, and your stage of life — and getting it right could be one of the biggest health upgrades you make this year.
Sleep scientists and the National Sleep Foundation have mapped out clear, evidence-based targets for every age group, from newborns through to older adults. Yet most of us are falling short: more than a quarter of Australian adults regularly get less than the recommended seven hours, and the consequences add up quietly — from a sharply higher risk of catching a cold to measurable effects on memory, heart health, and even long-term mortality.
There's a fascinating twist, too. The single uninterrupted block we think of as "normal" sleep is actually a relatively modern invention. For most of human history, people slept in two distinct stretches — and modern science has confirmed that if you wake at 3am, you're very likely not broken at all.
The good news is that hitting your number doesn't require a perfect routine — just a slightly better one. Discover the recommended hours for your age, the science behind why they matter, and three simple, evidence-backed changes you can start tonight.
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Good quality, price and service.
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Purchased a IONMAX ION632 Desiccant Dehumidifier from Sleep Solutions a month ago. I’m very happy to report that the unit is performing well above our expectations. We live on the East Coast in Tasmania where the humidity is quite high even in winter . We had issues with puddles of water on the window ledges and we glass on the windows, but running the Dehumidifier overnight completely solved this ! Dries out the bathroom quickly including the towels. Another bonus it gently warms the room as it works . The unit has worked faultless . Sleep Solutions were easy to deal with online , unit arrived quickly and well packaged. Thanks , Alan .
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I bought a Sheridan Deluxe Dream medium profile pillow from Sleep Solutions. The service was outstanding. I placed the order online and it arrived the following day. The price was extremely competitive, too. Very impressive! I would not hesitate to recommend Sleep Solutions.
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I later found the product I purchased 1/3 cheaper after looking elsewhere. Lost $80
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Purchased a 60 wall double bed sheet. Very generous fit and very quick delivery.Very happy with purchase and delivery time.
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Good customer service that communicated with me to get my order to me ASAP.
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Nifty little device that has helped me get off to sleep & block out other house & street noise. I love the thunderstorms sound. Quite compact & lightweight so I hope to take it travelling. Lots of different sound options which is great. Has rain sounds which I love but it they're more like a trickle sound rather than rain per se. Just an observation!
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Great service prompt delivery thanks for the sample ear plugs too!