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How Much Sleep You Need Based on Your Age

How many hours of sleep do you aim for each night, and do you find it impacts your overall well-being?

 

These Follow are :-

 

Sleep Importance:

  • Crucial for overall health and well-being.
  • Inadequate sleep leads to "sleep debt" and health issues.

 

Variability in Sleep Needs:

  • Sleep requirements vary with age, pregnancy, aging, sleep deprivation, and sleep quality.

 

Recommended Hours of Sleep:

  • Newborns: 14-17 hours (includes naps)
  • Infants: 12-15 hours (includes naps)
  • Toddlers: 11-14 hours (includes naps)
  • Preschool-age children: 10-13 hours
  • School-age children: 9-11 hours
  • Teenagers: 8-10 hours
  • Adults: 7-9 hours
  • Seniors: 7-8 hours

 

Medical Attention:

  • Consult a healthcare professional if lifestyle changes do not improve sleep or if oversleeping becomes problematic.

 

Disclaimer:

This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment. Do not ignore or delay professional medical advice based on anything you have seen or read on Medwiki.

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Dr. Beauty Gupta

Published At: Feb 13, 2024

Updated At: Sep 19, 2024