How much sleep does a person really need? What causes a person to be tired during the daytime? What happens when one doenst get the right amount of sleep that their body needs? We all know sleep is important for the health, well-being, and performance. A common misconception is that the average human being needs at least 8 hours of sleep everyday. This is not always the case.
On 2015, the National Sleep Foundation recommended that teens get up to 8 to 10 hours. For newborn babies, the “may be appropriate” range is from 11 to 18 hours. For seniors over 65, that range is from five to nine hours. As you can see the hours of sleep suggested varies. The amount of sleep you need depends on our body’s current needs, and generally depends on the person.
Not getting enough sleep can cause a person feel tired, exhausted, or fatigued. More symptoms include sore muscles, low energy, low motivation and mental depletion. Sleep deprivation disrupts your mood. It can trigger manic episodes with the bipolar disorder. It can even affect the microbiota that resides on or within human tissues.
This seems obvious, but sometime when a someone is sleepy, it is probably because they aren’t getting enough sleep in the nighttime. If you have ever fallen asleep during class, or on a very long car ride, then you might have a problem. This can be caused by something as simple as a bad sleep schedule, or it can be something worse like sleep apnea or narcolepsy. You can do many things to solve your excessive sleepiness, like sleeping earlier or consulting a doctor.
Getting enough sleep is very important for your health and mood. The amount of sleep needed is always different for anyone, and can change throughout your life. Keeping a consistent sleep schedule is very important and will help you get the best sleep that you need in life.