14 DAY TRIAL // A heck lot of people have trouble getting enough sleep these days, what with all the commotion of the modern world and the constant distractions. What's interesting is that, apparently, even those who sleep what they believe is the recommended amount are doing it wrong.
Thus, just yesterday, scientists with the National Sleep Foundation in the US released a report detailing a brand new set of recommendations for appropriate sleep durations. The report focuses on nine distinct age groups ranging from newborns to adults over the age of 65.
We're going to go out on a limb here and assume that you're running out of patience right about now, so without further ado, here is how much sleep experts believe we should get on a daily basis to keep healthy and in top shape:
- Newborns (0-3 months): 14 to 17 hours per day - Infants (4-11 months): 12 to 15 hours per day - Toddlers (1-2 years): 11 to 14 hours per day - Preschoolers (3-5 years): 10 to 13 hours per day - School-age children (6-13 years): 9 to 11 hours per day - Teenagers (14-17 years): 8 to 10 hours per day - Younger adults (18-25 years): 7 to 9 hours per day - Adults (26-64 years): 7 to 9 hours per day - Older adults (over 65 years): 7 to 8 hours per day
The researchers behind this report warn that sleeping less than the minimum recommended amount can, in time, trigger serious health complications. Interestingly enough, it is argued that those who sleep more than they should for their age group also risk health trouble.