Smart Talk: Sleep, good health, and sleeping disorders
What to look for on Smart Talk Tuesday, February 3, 2015:
How many hours do you sleep each night? The Sleep Health Index from the National Sleep Foundation finds Americans report sleeping an average of seven hours, 36 minutes a night. That may work for some people but eight hours is often considered the benchmark.
Do you feel refreshed when you get up in the morning? Do you snore, wake up often in the middle of the night, or have trouble falling asleep?
Many of us take sleep for granted. However, research has shown not getting enough sleep, or at least restful sleep, can contribute to a number of conditions that are considered unhealthy. The Sleep Health Index reports that 67% of those with less than good sleep quality also report poor or only fair health.
Millions don’t get a good night’s sleep due to a sleeping disorder like Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy or Restless Leg Syndrome.
Our fast-paced and modern world can contribute to sleeping problems. Think about the electronics in your bedroom or how often you consume caffeine before going to bed.
Dr. George Robinson
On Tuesday’s Smart Talk, we’ll focus on sleep and sleep disorders with Dr. George Robinson, Medical Director of York Hospital’s Sleep Center.
New sleep durations recommendations from the National Sleep Foundation:
- Newborns (0-3 months): 14-17 hours each day (previously 12-18)
- Infants (4-11 months): 12-15 hours (previously 14-15)
- Toddlers (1-2 years): 11-14 hours (previously 12-14)
- Preschoolers (3-5): 10-13 hours (previously 11-13)
- School-age children (6-13): 9-11 hours (previously 10-11)
- Teenagers (14-17): 8-10 hours (previously 8.5-9.5)
- Younger adults (18-25): 7-9 hours (new age category)
- Adults (26-64): Sleep range did not change and remains 7-9 hours
- Older adults (65+): 7-8 hours (new age category)
Sleeping tips from the National Sleep Foundation:
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/healthy-sleep-tips
