old sleep recommendations still sound, experts say
A new analysis by the National Sleep Foundation confirms that sleep duration recommendations established in 2015 remain scientifically valid. Researchers reviewed over 3,200 studies to conclude that the core guidelines for healthy sleep across various age groups are still accurate.
Why it matters
Validating long-standing health guidelines helps maintain public trust in medical recommendations and promotes consistent wellness standards.
Getting enough sleep is an age-old foundation for good health. Now, a new analysis shows that long-standing recommended sleep ranges have stood the test of time.
Researchers from the National Sleep Foundation recently examined more than 3,200 sleep-related studies published since the organization released updated sleep recommendations in 2015.
The findings? “A decade of new science continues to support the original recommendations,” the researchers say.
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