How Much Is Enough?

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Tuesday, January 10, 2006

A breakdown of the recommended amount of sleep per day, by age (*including naps):

CHILDREN

11 to 13 hours*

(3 to 5 years)

9 to 11 hours

(5 to 12 years)

ADOLESCENTS

8 1/2 to 9 1/2 hours

ADULTS

7 to 9 hours

SOURCE: The National Sleep Foundation, a Washington nonprofit group



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