We are always trying to get it, or always trying to prove we don't need it as much as everyone else. Sleep is elusive for some and too easy for others. But how much of it are we supposed to be getting?
According to the article, "At Every Age, Feeling the Effects of Too Little Sleep," it changes for people and for each age.
According to the article, "At Every Age, Feeling the Effects of Too Little Sleep," it changes for people and for each age.
Newborns, for example, sleep 14-16 hours a day. As they age, children need less sleep until they hit puberty, and then the need jumps up to nine to 10 hours a night. High schoolers need more sleep than they are getting, and many researchers believe they are sleep deprived.
"Sleep deprivation has been linked to poorer grades, moodiness and depression," states the article.
Adults need about 8-10 hours of sleep a night, and they tend to be more healthy when they do.
Especially when they exercise is involved. According to another article, "Sleep hard after workouts? You must be dreaming," people who exercise heavily can usually sleep better.
For insomniacs, doctors many times will recommend they exercise five to six hours before they go to bed. Exercise raises the body's temperature and so five to six hours later when the temperature drops, sleep comes easier.
Especially when they exercise is involved. According to another article, "Sleep hard after workouts? You must be dreaming," people who exercise heavily can usually sleep better.
For insomniacs, doctors many times will recommend they exercise five to six hours before they go to bed. Exercise raises the body's temperature and so five to six hours later when the temperature drops, sleep comes easier.
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