Sleep Description in More Depth from Cleveland Clinic
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A fairly in-depth description of sleep from the Cleveland Clinic, a well-respected clinic in the wellness industry. Some sample paragraphs are shown below. Click on the link at the bottom of the page to read further.
How much sleep do I need?
Sleep is variable from person to person. The way that people sleep and how much they need can vary widely. The number of hours of sleep that are good for your health can also change during your lifetime.
In general, recommended sleep amounts by age are:
| Age | Amount of sleep needed |
|---|---|
| Newborns (birth to 3 months). | Between 14 and 17 hours. |
| Infants (4 months to 12 months). | Between 12 and 16 hours (including naptime). |
| Young children (ages 1 to 5). | Between 10 and 14 hours (including naptime). |
| School-aged children (ages 6 to 12). | Nine to 12 hours. |
| Teenagers (ages 13 to 18). | Eight to 10 hours. |
| Adults (18 and older). | Seven to nine hours. |
These sleep amounts apply to most people, but they aren’t universal. Some people need more sleep, and others need less. Variations in how much sleep you need may even be genetic. For example, some people can inherit the trait of being a “short sleeper” from a parent.
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