Sleep

How many hours of sleep are enough for good health?

Answer

from Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D.

The amount of sleep you need depends on various factors — especially your age. Consider these general guidelines for different age groups:

Age group	Recommended amount of sleep
Infants	14 to 15 hours
Toddlers	12 to 14 hours
School-age children	10 to 11 hours
Adults	7 to 9 hours

In addition to age, other factors may affect how many hours of sleep you need. For example: aging, pregnancy, previous sleep deprivation, and sleep quality.

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