Many people believe that a person needs eight hours of sleep to function normally.
But is this really true, and at any age should a person sleep 8 hours a day?
Doctors have reported that newborns, infants, preschoolers, young people and the elderly sleep completely differently.
According to experts, each age period should have its own sleep schedule.
This is worth remembering.
For example, newborn babies need 14 to 17 hours of sleep. Sleep helps their brains form neural connections correctly.
Babies and preschoolers need an average of 10-13 hours of sleep a night to ensure their cognitive abilities develop in just the right way.
Children and teenagers usually sleep for 9-10 hours. But in their case, there is no need for a nap during the day.
Adults rest for eight hours a day. Their body growth stops, so sleeping longer does not make sense.
Older people very often experience problems with night rest due to the slowdown in the production of melanin in their bodies.
