How much should you sleep in a week?

Sleeping is vital for your overall health. Here's what experts say on how much sleep do you need in a week. 

1. According to experts, an average adult requires minimum seven to eight hours of sleep everyday. 

2. However, there's no strict rule regarding the number of sleeping hours. Some people need less than seven hours of sleep, while others may require more. 

3. Some experts opine that instead of the number of sleeping hours, one should consider the 'quality of sleep'. 

4. Research shows that people having poor quality of sleep can catch cardiovascular diseases, mental illness, etc. 

5. In order to improve sleep quality, one should maintain consistent wake time, be physically active, and have daytime naps. 

6. If you experience trouble while sleeping, go to bed half an hour later than the usual time but maintain the regular wake time. 

7. Factors that affect the quality of sleep include consumption of medicines, anxiety, stress, and environmental changes. 

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports.