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A healthy sleeping schedule helps lay the foundation for a healthy life. But exactly how much sleep should you be getting? And how exactly can sleep improve your health? Well, that depends on a number of factors. Here’s how to make sure you’re making the best of your sleep schedule.
Everyone needs to sleep. But depending on your age, the amount of sleep you need can differ. Here are the ideal amounts of sleep for different age groups:
For children, especially teenagers, it’s beneficial to stick to a sleep schedule based on the body’s natural cycles. The teenage body naturally prefers a sleep cycle that ends around 8-9am and begins around 10-11pm.
It can be hard for kids to understand the importance of sleep on their health, but with help from family members, even teens can begin a lifetime of good sleep habits at a young age.
A good night’s rest has a lot of benefits. According to Anita Rajagopal, MD, FCCP, medical director of Community's Sleep Wake Disorders Centers, “Sleep is integral to your health and your immune system.”
Not only does getting a healthy amount of sleep improve your general mood and mental acuity, but it can also help decrease the risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation.
Sleep also decreases the chances of accidents caused by the low cognition that comes with being tired. In 2015, around 5,000 people died in crashes involving a fatigued driver. Stay healthy and safe by getting the proper amount of sleep.
There are many things that can keep us up at night like economic pressures, school assignments and emotional problems. “During times of stress, sleep health is more important than ever,” says Dr. Rajagopal.
A healthy sleep schedule can help decrease stress. Whereas ignoring your sleep health can lead to more stress, and less sleep, and more stress, and less sleep — beginning a vicious cycle that takes a toll on your health. Remember to stick to a healthy sleep schedule even when things are stressful.
If you’re interested in learning more about how sleep can benefit your health, or if you are having troubles with getting the sleep you need, schedule an appointment with our sleep clinics.
