Here’s How Much Sleep You Need According to Your Age. REASONS 6 IS VERY IMPORTANT!

For our overall health sleeping plays a big part. It is important for the body and mind as well as every vital process in the body. Having proper rest overnight means that we can finish our tasks responsibly and feel energetic during the next day. Do you know how many hours should you sleep according to your age? From person to person sleeping time differs, but the infographic you can see below contains the optimal sleeping time for different ages recommended by the National Institute of Sleep.

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The infographic shows the total time of sleep during 24 hours, so taking a quick nap counts as well. Take a look and find out  if you’re sleeping as much as you should. Lack of sleep is a big problem and may cause numerous diseases and conditions. This is why it’s important to get proper rest overnight – if you’re not getting it, you should change your sleeping habits or try some natural remedies that may be able to help.

Here are 6 reasons why you should pay attention to your sleeping habits:

Back pain

Back pain is an annoying and painful condition which can make you unable to move or even stand. Sleeping for too can make you more prone to back pain, so make sure you’re getting proper rest overnight. Try to do some low-intensity exercises for your back instead of lying around in your bed all day long.

Obesity

Staying in bed for too long often make it store energy instead of spending it and can damage your metabolism. People who sleep 10 or more hours overnight are more likely to become obese in the next 6 years, according to a recent study.

Depression

15% of all depression patients sleep all the time and don’t want to leave their beds. Depression expresses itself by insomnia or  oversleeping, which can have a negative effect on your mental health.

Headaches

Painful headaches are also caused by oversleeping. This will damage your neurotransmitters such as serotonin and will almost surely cause headaches during the day. Continue Reading  >> Page 2