Episode 192: How Much Sleep Do Men Over 40 Really Need?

How much sleep do men over 40 really need? Most men over 40 should aim for 7–9 hours of total sleep per night , but the real goal is accumulating 3–4 hours of restorative sleep , which includes Deep Sleep (Slow Wave Sleep) and REM Sleep (Rapid Eye Movement Sleep) . These are the sleep stages responsible for testosterone production, muscle repair, fat metabolism, memory consolidation, immune…