How many hours of sleep a day is enough?

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This article is expertly consulted by Master, Doctor Bui Ngoc Phuong Hoa - General Internal Medicine - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Today's economic and social life is growing, leading to increased life pressure, making sleep disorders, not getting enough sleep, becoming more and more common and serious. Many people don't know how much sleep is enough and how to get enough sleep each day.

1. How much sleep is enough?

Many people think that sleeping 8 hours/day means getting enough sleep, but how many hours a day is actually enough can vary from person to person. The amount of time most people sleep between 7 and 9 hours. However, as you age, the average number of hours of sleep decreases to 7 to 8 hours, with some people even sleeping fewer hours.
Reputable sleep research organizations have made recommendations for reasonable sleep time according to age as follows:
Newborns need 20 hours/day, the older the child, the less sleep time decreases, up to 6 years of age. Children need 10-12 hours/day to sleep. Teenagers (14-17 years old) need 8-10 hours of sleep per day Young people and adults (18-64 years old) need 7-9 hours of sleep per day Elderly people (over 65 years old) need 7-8 hours of sleep per day

Nhu cầu ngủ của trẻ em thường cao hơn người lớn
Nhu cầu ngủ của trẻ em thường cao hơn người lớn
In addition to getting enough sleep, getting a good night's sleep is equally important. Some people even put the quality of sleep as more important than the duration of sleep. Every morning waking up, seeing a healthy person, clear mind, elated spirit, loving life is the best proof that you have had a quality overnight sleep.

Trắc nghiệm: Bận rộn có ảnh hưởng đến sức khỏe của bạn không?

Cuộc sống hiện đại khiến chúng ta vì quá bận rộn mà quên chăm sóc sức khỏe cho chính mình. Ai cũng biết rằng lịch trình làm việc cả ngày có thể khiến bạn kiệt sức, nhưng cụ thể bận rộn ảnh hưởng thế nào tới sức khỏe? Hãy cùng làm thử bài trắc nghiệm dưới đây.

2. Benefits of getting enough sleep

Reduce stress, psychological instability Safe while driving Work more productive Easier to maintain a healthy weight Less disease in cold season Reduce risk of dangerous diseases

3. Where is the treatment for sleep disorders?


Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Times City
Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Times City
When you have sleep problems, you can go to the Psychology clinic - Vinmec International General Hospital. This is the leading prestigious facility in the country in the treatment of diseases related to mental health.
With modern medical equipment and a team of leading experts who are lecturers of psychiatry at Hanoi Medical University, the Psychology clinic - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital is capable of developing conduct psychological tests, specialized psychotherapy for medical examination and treatment.
With enthusiasm and love for the profession, the medical team and doctors working at the clinic will bring customers the best services with the highest service quality.
Psychology Clinic is currently cooperating with leading professors and experts of Hanoi Medical University, frontline hospitals in the country and internationally to diagnose and treat in order to bring effective medical examination and treatment. best treatment for the patient.

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.

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