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15/04/2025

Your sleep needs may be different than someone else your age. But most people 18-60 need 7 to 9 hours of shut-eye a night. And 1 in 3 U.S. adults don't get that. It's normal to miss out on sleep every now and then. But try to prioritize a good night's rest. Not getting enough sleep raises your risk of all kinds of health issues. That includes depression, memory problems, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

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They don't need as much sleep as they get older. Kids ages 6 to 12 should get about 9 to 12 hours every night. When they do snooze, children get more deep sleep than when they were younger. Certain sleep habits might show up around the time they're old enough for school. This includes "night owl" or “early bird” tendencies.

15/04/2025

A baby's circadian rhythm, or wake and sleep cycle, falls into a more regular pattern when they're a few months old. Their bodies start to make hormones like melatonin and cortisol. These chemicals tell them to stay awake during the day and sleep at night. Babies may start to conk out for long stretches -- 6 hours or more -- anywhere between 6 months to 12 months old. They start to spend more time in deep sleep. And their body temperature starts to follow a 24-hour cycle.

15/04/2025

We spend about a third of our lives asleep. That's a good thing. Sleep helps keep our brain, body, and immune system healthy. But from birth to older age, sleep patterns change throughout our life.

15/04/2025

Clock genes alter the expression of genes that are involved in the circadian cycle. Results of some studies suggest that consumption of alcohol, amphetamines, and opioids shifts or alters clock genes. Clock genes affect the way we handle stressors (physical, emotional, and mental), which in turn, may trigger alcohol and drug use. See your doctor if you need help managing stress or are having trouble with alcohol or drug use.