Sleep is important for people of all ages to stay healthy. A healthy immune system can be dependent on quality sleep. Sufficient sleep is now also being recognized as an important element in chronic disease prevention. How much sleep do you need?
Sleep needs vary amongst everyone and change as a person ages. The following are guidelines from the National Institute of Health:
- Newborns - 16 to 18 hours
- Preschool Aged Children - 11 to 12 hours
- School Aged Children - 10 hours or more
- Teens - 9 to 10 hours
- Adults - 7 to 8 hours
There are other factors such as pregnancy, aging, sleep quality and illness which may require your body needing more sleep.
How do you get a good night's sleep? Here are a few tips:
- Keep a regular sleep schedule, go to bed and wake up at the same time daily.
- Sleep in a dark, quiet, relaxing environment
- Make your bed comfortable
- Don't have televisions, computers or other distracting electronics in the room
- Avoid eating a lot before bedtime
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