If you have ever wondered whether seven hours is enough, or why your teenager struggles to wake up early, age is part of the answer. Sleep needs are highest during infancy, decrease through childhood and adolescence, and remain substantial throughout adulthood.
The numbers alone do not tell the whole story. Sleep quality, timing, regularity, health conditions and daytime functioning also matter. A person can spend eight hours in bed and still feel exhausted if their sleep is repeatedly interrupted.



