The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has revealed how much sleep is recommended for people up to 18 years of age ranging from 7 hours a night to 12 hours a night.

Children 1 to 2 years of age: 11 to 14 hours (including naps); Children 3 to 5 years of age: 10 to 13 hours (including naps); Children 6 to 12 years of age: 9 to 12 hours; and. Teenagers 13 to 18 ...

Parents may discourage naps out of concern that their child won't then sleep at night, but research suggests that is not ...

Well, for starters, you're not alone. A Gallup poll published in 2024 found that in 2023, 53% of Americans reported getting between 6 and 7 hours sleep a night, while 20% said they got 5 hours or ...

They also found that meeting the recommended sleep duration — 7 to 9 hours in those aged 18 to 64 years and 7 to 8 hours in those aged 65 years or older — offset the risk for MACE in ...