How much sleep can be beneficial for you according to your age- - Dr Rafiq DarDr Rafiq Dar

In this video, you may learn about sleep. The amount of sleep beneficial for you varies according to age. Infants (4-12 months) need 12-16 hours, toddlers (1-2 years) require 11-14 hours, and pre-schoolers (3-5 years) benefit from 10-13 hours. School-age children (6-12 years) should get 9-12 hours, while teenagers (13-18 years) need 8-10 hours. Adults (18-64 years) should aim for 7-9 hours, and older adults (65+) typically need 7-8 hours. Adequate sleep supports overall health, cognitive function, and emotional well-being across all age groups.