How many hours of sleep do you really need?

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Older Adults (65+)

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Adults (18 to 64 years)

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Teenagers (14 to 17 years)

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School Children (6 to 13 years)

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Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

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Toddlers (1 to 2 years)

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Infants (4 to 12 months)

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Newborns (0 to 3 months)

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SHOW US SOME

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