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Bookmark or Share- How Much Sleep Do You Need? - Sleep FoundationHealthy adults need at least seven hours of sleep per night. Babies, young children, and teens need even more sleep to enable their growth and development. Knowing the general recommendations for how much sleep you need is a first step.
- Sleep Disorders & Problems: 10 Types and Causes of Each - WebMDTypically, people sleep at night -- thanks not only to the conventions of the 9-to-5 workday, but also to the close interaction between our natural sleep and alertness rhythms, which are driven...
- How Sleep Works - How Much Sleep Is Enough? - NHLBI, NIHBelow you can find the recommended hours of sleep, including naps, for different ages. For newborns younger than 4 months, sleep patterns vary widely. Babies 4 months to 1 year old should sleep 12 to 16 hours per day. Children 1 to 2 years old should sleep 11 to 14 hours per day.
- Why sleep is important - American Psychological Association (APA)Don’t drink or eat caffeine four to six hours before bed and minimize daytime use. Don’t smoke, especially near bedtime or if you awake in the night. Minimize noise, light and excessive hot and cold temperatures where you sleep. Develop a regular bed time and go to bed at the same time each night.
- Causes and Effects of Oversleeping | Sleep FoundationWhat Is Oversleeping? Oversleeping, or long sleeping, is defined as sleeping more than nine hours in a 24-hour period. Hypersomnia describes a condition in which you both oversleep and experience excessive sleepiness during the day. Narcolepsy and other sleep disorders commonly cause hypersomnia.
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