Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

82-Year-Old Thrives on Just Three Hours of Sleep

5/17/2025

42 7

Summary

Story summary

At 82, Lynne White from California reflects on her restless kindergarten nap times, often awake while others slept. With a unique sleep schedule of just three hours, experts believe her ability to thrive on less sleep may grant her a heightened sense of wakefulness and energy, defying the norms of rest.

1 of 1

Story summary

At 82, Lynne White from California reflects on her restless kindergarten nap times, often awake while others slept. With a unique sleep schedule of just three hours, experts believe her ability to thrive on less sleep may grant her a heightened sense of wakefulness and energy, defying the norms of rest.