Jun 15, 2023 · In most cases, people who oversleep (hypersomnia) are getting nine or more hours of sleep a night, for weeks at a time, and are still waking up feeling tired and out of sorts.

Jul 10, 2025 · Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep per night, but regularly sleeping more than nine hours is considered oversleeping. While getting extra rest occasionally isn’t usually a …

Mar 6, 2025 · Sleeping too much is called oversleeping. Common causes of oversleeping are shift work, illness, depression, medications, or sleep disorders.

Sleep needs can vary from person to person, but in general, experts recommend that healthy adults get an average of 7 to 9 hours per night of shuteye. If you regularly need more than 8 or 9 hours of sleep …

Mar 26, 2024 · Oversleeping, also known as “long sleeping,” is when you regularly sleep for more than 10 hours per day. People are often concerned about not getting enough sleep. However, …

Oct 8, 2024 · Multiple studies have found that people who sleep nine or more hours a night have significantly higher death rates than people sleeping seven to eight hours a night.

Sep 12, 2025 · So, how much sleep is too much sleep? For most adults, anything consistently over 9–10 hours per night may be considered excessive—especially if it comes with fatigue, low mood, or other …

Aug 28, 2025 · Recent reports suggest sleeping more than nine hours could be worse for your health than sleeping too little

Dec 13, 2024 · If you regularly sleep for more than 9–10 hours and still feel fatigued, consult a healthcare provider. Addressing the root cause is the first step toward reclaiming restorative, …

Apr 8, 2022 · Experts define oversleeping as sleeping more than nine hours in a 24-hour period. You’ve likely done that before when recovering from a stressful work week, or a busy travel weekend, or if …