Neurobiologist Vedunova revealed why women need to sleep longer than men.

      The NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" - Inna Koroleva The brains of men and women mature, function, and age differently; however, the main biological mechanisms of these processes are the same. This was discussed in an interview with NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" by Maria Vedunova, the director of the Institute of Biology and Biomedicine at N.N. Lobachevsky NNGU, Doctor of Biological Sciences. According to the scientist, women are generally more emotional than men, which is why they get tired faster and take longer to recover.

      "If it is believed that a man can rest after eight hours of full sleep, then an adult woman usually needs nine hours. Emotionality also requires energy expenditure - it is an energy-consuming process. Therefore, the brain needs more time to recover," explained Vedunova.

      She also noted that insomnia is more common among women: about 60% of women over 40 face this problem. In this regard, it is especially important for them to pay attention to the quality of sleep. Additionally, the neurobiologist urged limiting smartphone use, comparing its impact on the brain to fast food.

      "For our brain, a large amount of smartphone use is like fast food. We need to limit ourselves, pay special attention to the evening, go to bed on time, and generally try to control ourselves," said Maria Vedunova.

      Earlier, neurobiologist Vedunova explained why it is easier for scammers to deceive the elderly. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+