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Why Women Need More Sleep Than Men: The Brain Science Explained

Why Women Need More Sleep Than Men: The Brain Science Explained

Research indicates women typically need slightly more sleep than men because their brains are more active during waking hours.

Women frequently multitask, engaging multiple brain regions for cognition, memory, and language simultaneously. In deep sleep, these areas rest and recover—the more they're used daily, the longer this restoration takes.

Chronic sleep deprivation hits women harder, raising risks of morning irritability, mood swings, and depression.