"Getting enough sleep is important for people of all ages to stay in good health. Learn how much sleep you need.
People often cut back on their sleep for work, for family demands, or even to watch a good show on television. But if not getting enough sleep is a regular part of your routine, you may be at an increased risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, poor mental health, and even early death.
People often cut back on their sleep for work, for family demands, or even to watch a good show on television. But if not getting enough sleep is a regular part of your routine, you may be at an increased risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, poor mental health, and even early death.
Even one night of short sleep can affect you the next day. Not only are you more likely to feel sleepy, you’re more likely to be in a bad mood, be less productive at work, and be involved in a motor vehicle crash.
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
How much sleep you need changes as you age. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend:
Age Group
Recommended Hours of Sleep1,2
Infant
4–12 months
12–16 hours per 24 hours (including naps)
Toddler
1–2 years
11–14 hours per 24 hours (including naps)
Pre-school
3–5 years
10–13 hours per 24 hours (including naps)
School Age
6–12 years
9–12 hours per 24 hours
Teen
13–18 years
8–10 hours per 24 hours
Adult
18–60 years
7 or more hours per night.."
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