{"id":124302,"date":"2025-07-29T11:28:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T03:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogoherbs.com\/?p=124302"},"modified":"2026-11-04T06:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T22:48:42","slug":"blog-%e5%be%9e%e7%9d%a1%e7%9c%a0%e6%99%82%e9%95%b7%e7%9c%8b%e8%ba%ab%e9%ab%94%e7%8b%80%e6%b3%81","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogoherbs.com\/en\/blog-%e5%be%9e%e7%9d%a1%e7%9c%a0%e6%99%82%e9%95%b7%e7%9c%8b%e8%ba%ab%e9%ab%94%e7%8b%80%e6%b3%81","title":{"rendered":"Does excessive sleep pose health risks? Doctors explain the relationship between sleep duration and health."},"content":{"rendered":"

Let's start with the key points:<\/strong>More sleep isn't necessarily better. Chronic sleep deprivation can harm health, but research shows...Excessive sleep may also indicate a health problem.<\/strong>Sleeping more than 9 hours a day for an extended period may be a sign of cardiovascular problems, sleep apnea, or emotional health issues, rather than simply "getting enough sleep." The following is a summary of European and local research, along with reminders from Dr. Fong Yat-yu, a psychiatrist at the Hong Kong Sleep Society, and explains when to seek medical attention.<\/p>\n

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  1. What might excessive sleep indicate?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Why is sleeping a lot not necessarily a good thing?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Limitations of observational studies<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Sleeping too little also carries risks.<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Sleeping too long may be a "symptom" rather than a "cause".<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Ideal sleep duration and sleep schedule recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. When should you see a doctor?<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Source of information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    What might excessive sleep indicate?<\/h2>\n