HOW MUCH SLEEP DO I NEED?

The amount of sleep we need varies throughout our life. It averages at around 15 hours a day as a small child reducing to around 10 hours as a teenager and then about 8 hours in later life. Some people are natural ‘short sleepers’ and require less than average to be refreshed. Mental or physical stress can increase the amount you need.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF POOR SLEEP?

It is important to get sufficient sleep not just to feel refreshed but also for your health. Conditions associated with poor sleep include:
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Dementia
Obesity
Some types of Cancer

WHAT CAUSES POOR SLEEP?

Poor sleep can be caused by a wide variety of factors including:
Age
Poor sleep environment
Mental health
Medications
Disturbed routine
Medical problems.
Understanding the root cause of your sleep problems can help you resolve them.

SLEEP GUIDE


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