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Dakota Johnson Sparks Debate After Saying She Can 'Easily' Sleep 14 Hours A Night

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Johnson told 'The Wall Street Journal' about how she prioritizes sleep, saying that she's 'not functional' if she gets less than 10 hours.

Actor Dakota Johnson opened up about how sleeping is her top priority in life.

During an interview in which she promoted her recent project narrating The Hite Report documentary for IFC films, Johnson discussed her morning regimen, or lack thereof, in response to a question about the first thing she does after waking up.


"I don’t have a regular [wake-up] time," said 34-year-old Fifty Shades actor.

Johnson continued:

"It depends on what’s happening in my life. If I’m not working, if I have a day off on a Monday, then I will sleep as long as I can."
"Sleep is my number one priority in life."

Most people are lucky if they can get at least seven hours of sleep a night, a duration that is recommended by many health experts to maintain good health.

But Johnson does one better.

When asked how many hours a night she usually aims for, she replied:

"I’m not functional if I get less than 10. I can easily go 14 hours."

Her admission sparked some debate online.

Some were envious but plauded her excellence in the ancient art of slumber.




Those who thought her declaration was insensitive to hard-working people made some judgments.


While repeatedly not clocking at least six hours of sleep a day can be harmful to your health, some health experts believe getting too much sleep can be just as detrimental.

According to Premiere Health, sleeping 10 hours or more can "harm your health."

A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that:

"Too much sleep–as well as not enough sleep–raises the risk of chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, anxiety and obesity in adults age 45 and older."
"Sleeping too much puts you at greater risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes than sleeping too little."

Research also indicated that sleeping over seven or eight hours, paired with feeling tired the next day, could be a sign that you may have a health problem.

Johnson added that when she does eventually wake up, she skips having a hearty breakfast in favor of grabbing coffee "as quickly as I can."

Relatable.

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