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How Much Sleep Do I Need? - Cleveland Clinic
Plan your sleep cycles to feel well rested
You know sleep is important. But clocking a full eight hours every night seems like a luxury. How much do you really need?
“Two of the main factors that determine the amount of sleep you need are genetics and age,” says Michelle Drerup, PsyD, a psychologist and sleep disorder specialist. Here’s how to find out if you’re hitting your target — or whether your bedtime needs a makeover.
How many hours of sleep do I need?
Babies need a lot of sleep. As kids grow, their sleep needs decrease. “By adulthood, most healthy people need 7 to 8.5 hours,” Dr. Drerup says.
Plan your sleep cycles to feel well rested
You know sleep is important. But clocking a full eight hours every night seems like a luxury. How much do you really need?
“Two of the main factors that determine the amount of sleep you need are genetics and age,” says Michelle Drerup, PsyD, a psychologist and sleep disorder specialist. Here’s how to find out if you’re hitting your target — or whether your bedtime needs a makeover.
How many hours of sleep do I need?
Babies need a lot of sleep. As kids grow, their sleep needs decrease. “By adulthood, most healthy people need 7 to 8.5 hours,” Dr. Drerup says.