Which age group typically requires 8-9 hours of sleep per night?

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Which age group typically requires 8-9 hours of sleep per night?

Sleep needs change as you grow, and adolescents typically require about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. This is higher than many adults because puberty brings developmental changes and a shift in circadian rhythms, which often makes teens inclined to stay up later and still need to wake for school. Newborns sleep much more (roughly 14-17 hours with naps), older adults and many adults usually aim for about 7-9 hours, so the 8-9 hour range best fits adolescence.

Sleep needs change as you grow, and adolescents typically require about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. This is higher than many adults because puberty brings developmental changes and a shift in circadian rhythms, which often makes teens inclined to stay up later and still need to wake for school. Newborns sleep much more (roughly 14-17 hours with naps), older adults and many adults usually aim for about 7-9 hours, so the 8-9 hour range best fits adolescence.

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