How many hours of sleep do you need, what is the right amount for children and what's sleep deprivation?

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Here's how many hours of sleep you really NEED 💤

GETTING enough sleep is absolutely essential to a healthy life and too little can seriously impact your health.

A third of us suffer from sleep deprivation for some sort of reason but some may not realise just how important a good night's sleep for our body is...Sleep deprivation is a condition that a lot of us suffer from and it can seriously impact our healthThe hours recommended varies depending on how old you are, but the NHS says most people need around eight hours per night in order to function properly.

Over the next few years the amount of sleep you need only varies slightly, from 10 hours and 45 minutes to nine hours and 15 minutes, and from ages 14 to 16 you should aim for nine hours a night.Sleep deprivation affects one in three of us and it's when someone doesn't get enough sleep or has bad quality sleepSleep deprivation is a common condition that can affect anyone and the consequences can have a huge effect on your physical and mental health.

Essentially, sleep deprivation is when someone doesn't get enough shut-eye or their sleep is poor and around one in three of us suffer from the disorder. While an occasional night without sleep can make you feel irritable the next day, it won't harm your health, but several sleepless nights can have a more serious effect.: "Your brain will fog, making it difficult to concentrate and make decisions. You’ll start to feel down, and may fall asleep during the day.

 

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