U.S. teens are getting sleepier: Many lack even seven hours of shut-eye each night and the problem has worsened over two decades, a study found. More than half of s aged 15 and older would need to sleep at least two hours more each night to meet recommendations for adequate rest, heightening

WebMD discusses how much sleep adults of different ages need and what adults can do to get the recommended number of hours per night.

Not all parents are putting babies to sleep on their backs as recommended, a new study finds.

You say you are able to function well with fewer than seven hours of sleep. Some people say they can function on four to six hours of sleep each night, but research shows that adults who get fewer than seven hours of sleep — whether for just one night or over the course of days, weeks, or months — have more difficulty concentrating and more

Lack of sleep linked to teen addiction: s who sleep less are at higher risk of depression, drug-taking and risky behavior. Chronic sleep deprivation can be as simple as staying up late and waking up early for college or work

May 22, 2017 · Introduction. Sleep is an important part of your daily routine—you spend about one-third of your time doing it. Quality sleep – and getting enough of it at the right times — is as essential to survival as food and water.

FACTS: Sleep is vital to your well-being, as important as the air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat. It can even help you to eat better and manage the stress of being a teen.

Sleep Problems. What’s there to know about sleeping? Sleep problems are some of the most common problems parents face with their s. You may wonder about how to get your to sleep through the night.

“There’s also really compelling data supporting the fact that delaying college start times is a very important intervention that can mitigate some of the impact of sleep loss,” Owens tells TIME, suggesting if colleges make the switch now, there’s time to prevent some of those negative outcomes.

SLEEP IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR ’S HEALTH Sleep affects how ren feel and function. By helping your to get the recommended