How many hours do you need to sleep?
Not having a fixed daily routine, consuming stimulant drinks such as alcohol or coffee, energy drinks, the alarm of the clocks and daylight can affect the daily cycle, also known as the biological clock.
The National Sleep Foundation of the United States says that individual lifestyles are key to determining the need for sleep and makes general recommendations according to age groups.
Newborns (0-3 months) : Ideally, a newborn baby will sleep 14 to 17 hours per day, but 11 to 13 hours may be sufficient. Newborns are advised not to sleep more than 19 hours
Babies (4-11 months) : The recommended time is 12-15 hours. Sleeping at least 10 hours may also be enough. Babies should never sleep more than 18 hours
Toddlers (1-2 years) : It is recommended that children in this age group sleep 11-14 hours, but the accepted range is 9-16 hours.
Preschool period (3-5 years) : Experts recommend a 10-13 hour interval for this group. Sleep less than 8 hours and sleep more than 14 hours
School term (6-13 years) : The Sleep Foundation recommends 9 to 11 hours of sleep. Sleep less than 7 hours or more than 12 hours is not considered healthy
Adolescence (14-17 years) : Recommended sleep time 8 to 10 hours. Sleep Foundation considers that it should not be longer than 11 hours and less than 7 hours
Young adults (18-25 years) : This age group is recommended to sleep for 7-9 hours and the duration of sleep should not be less than 6 hours and not more than 11 hours
Adults (24-64 years) : This age group is recommended to have the same sleep time as young adults
Elderly group (65 years and older) : Healthy sleep time is 7-8 hours per day, but not less than 5 hours and not exceed 9 hours
Experts are also making some recommendations for improving sleep quality.
Stay connected to your sleep patterns, including weekends
Develop a relaxing ritual in bedtime
Exercise every day
Maintain ideal room temperature, volume and light in the bedroom
Avoid 'hidden sleep abductors' such as alcohol and caffeine
Turn off electronic devices before going to bed
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