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Go Sleep!

Author: FITivate | Published date: July 8, 2021 | Category: Medical

The importance of a restful night

IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

Strengthen memories and "practice" skills learnt when awake.

CURB INFLAMMATION

Help to reduce inflammation associated with heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, arthritis and premature aging.

CREATIVITY

Help to strengthen emotional components for creative thinking.

FOR THE ATHLETE IN YOU!

Alleviate fatigue and improve endurance.

IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS

Prevent hyperactive, inattentive and impulsive behaviours.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Improve your metabolism and maintain a healthy appetite.

LOWER STRESS AND PREVENT DEPRESSION

Decrease anxiety and improve emotional stability.

BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Recover from acute illnesses such as flu and cold faster through sleep.

STAY IN YOUR BEST MOOD!

Anxiety and aggression can be caused by lack of sleep. Sleep helps to stabilise the mood and keep the mind calm.

SLEEP HOUR RECOMMENDATIONS*

- NEWBORN (0 - 3 MONTHS) : 14 - 17 hours

- INFANTS (4 - 11 MONTHS) : 12 - 15 hours

-  TODDLERS (1 - 2 YEARS) : 11 - 14 hours

- PRESCHOOLERS (3 - 5 YEARS) : 10 - 13 hours

- SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (6 - 13 YEARS) : 9 - 11 hours

- TEENAGERS (14 - 17 YEARS) : 8 - 10 hours

- YOUNGER ADULTS (18 - 25 YEARS) : 8 - 10 hours

- ADULTS (26 - 64 YEARS) : 7 - 9 hours

- OLDER ADULTS (65+ YEARS) : 7 - 8 hours

*Source : National Sleep Foundation

By : Alvin Ho

B (Eng), MBA, Certified Allied Healthcare/Fitness Professional (EIMS), Master Fitness Trainer / Fitness Nutrition, Resistance & Endurance Training Specialist (NFPT)

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