HOW MUCH SLEEP PEOPLE NEED_sandbox

EVERYONE NEEDS ZZZ’s

No matter a person’s age, sleep is important…

But the amount of sleep they need depends upon their age.

Don’t stress about the exact amount of sleep you are getting, because this can keep you up with worry.
Be honest with yourself if you’re not getting the sleep you want or need.
Are you one of those people who tries to get more sleep but your body won’t let you? (More info on this on coming up!)

Bar Chart visualizing the hours of sleep necessary at each age.

This chart shows the recommended ranges of sleep needed by age, but every body is unique. Some people need more and others need less.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND SLEEP NEEDS

Healthcare providers will always say that people need lots of sleep.

Watch this video to learn more:

If you have an extra 6 minutes, this is a great video from TEDed about The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep.