Here’s how much sleep you need according to your age

Plus more health news | Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [Health Matters]( [Here’s how much sleep you need according to your age]( By Jeffrey Kluger Editor-at-Large We spend about a third of our lives sleeping—but the exact number of hours we log in any given day changes a lot depending on our age. Newborns, for example, sleep about 14 to 17 hours out of every 24, while teens and adults require different amounts. Here's what you need to know about sleep needs over the arc of your life. [READ MORE]( Share This Story What Else to Read [What 5 Doctors Are Excited About in Kidney Cancer Research]( By Linda Carroll In the pipeline: targeted medications, a potential vaccine, and more. [Read More »]( [The Problem With Saying Suicide Is Preventable]( By Sophia Laurenzi Saying suicide is preventable masks a nuanced, persistent reality that we must acknowledge, writes Sophia Laurenzi. [Read More »]( [11 Things to Say When Someone Dies Besides ‘I’m Sorry’]( By Angela Haupt It’s hard to summon any words when someone dies—let alone the right ones. [Read More »]( [How Menopause Affects Cholesterol—And How to Manage It]( By Katherine Harmon Courage Cholesterol rises for nearly everyone who goes through menopause. [Read More »]( [8 Ways to Stay Hydrated if You Hate Drinking Water]( By Angela Haupt Add one glass per week, schedule nudges throughout the day, and add herbs to your water or ice cubes. [Read More »]( If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, [click here](. Today's newsletter was written by Jeffrey Kluger and edited by Angela Haupt. [Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.]( [Subscribe to TIME]( TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via [Facebook]( | [Twitter]( | [Newsletters]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508 Questions? Contact health@time.com Copyright © 2024 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved.