Top 6 Benefits of Getting Enough Sleep.......

 

It's important to get enough sleep. Sleep helps keep your mind and body healthy.

How much sleep do I need?

Most adults need 7 or more hours of good-quality sleep on a regular schedule each night.

Getting enough sleep isn’t only about total hours of sleep. It’s also important to get good-quality sleep on a regular schedule so you feel rested when you wake up.

If you often have trouble sleeping — or if you often still feel tired after sleeping — talk with your doctor.

How much sleep do children need?

Kids need even more sleep than adults:

• Teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night
• School-aged children need 9 to 12 hours of sleep each night
• Preschoolers need to sleep between 10 and 13 hours a day (including naps)
• Toddlers need to sleep between 11 and 14 hours a day (including naps)
• Babies need to sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day (including naps)
• Newborns need to sleep between 14 and 17 hours a day

Health Benefits

Why is getting enough sleep important?

Getting enough sleep has many benefits. It can help you:

• Get sick less often
• Stay at a healthy weight
• Lower your risk for serious health problems, like diabetes and heart disease 
• Reduce stress and improve your mood
• Think more clearly and do better in school and at work
• Get along better with people
• Make good decisions and avoid injuries — for example, drowsy drivers cause thousands of car accidents every year

Sleep Schedule

Does it matter when I sleep?

Yes. Your body sets your “biological clock” according to the pattern of daylight where you live. This helps you naturally get sleepy at night and stay alert during the day.

If you have to work at night and sleep during the day, you may have trouble getting enough sleep. It can also be hard to sleep when you travel to a different time zone.