Scientists say the number of hours you sleep per night reveals a lot about the way you live.
A new study says too much sleep may be linked to an early death. The research shows people who sleep for 10 hours a day are 30 percent more likely to die prematurely than those who sleep for eight hours.
Sleeping too much could also put you a risk of a stroke or heart disease.
The basis of this research simply points to the way people live their lives and how active they really are. Excessive sleep usually means that a person is not getting enough exercise and is simply not that active, even around the house.
Doctors suggest a more healthy balance of an active lifestyle with 30 minutes of daily exercise, a good diet and seven to eight hours of sleep.