2006-06-13 11:25:19 · 12 answers · asked by janine 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
All adults need on average 8 hours sleep
Children up to the age of about 16 need 8 to ten hours and babies need between 12 and 15 hours
2006-06-17 09:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by i'm_a_goodie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to generalize on this topic, because there's so much variation among people's sleep requirements. And that goes for people of ALL ages. I'm in my 30s and I need at least 8 hours of sleep per night, in order to feel refreshed the next day, have energy and concentration, etc.
However, I know of some folks in their 30s who can get by with only 5 to 6 hours, and they truly are OK that way -- plenty of energy, good mood, etc. :) So it all depends on the person. However, doctors do recommend that everyone, no matter what age, should at least TRY to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. Sleep-deprivation can have a very negative impact on one's physical, mental and emotional health -- and that goes for anyone of ANY age.
2006-06-13 18:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by scary shari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 hours is what a body typically needs. However, some people are on meds or have sleep disorders like sleep apnea which rob people of sleep and they may need more than 8 hours.
2006-06-13 18:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies between 6-8 hours. Your sleep needs remain stable from early 20s to 50s, then it gets less.
2006-06-13 18:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 33 and work night shift and I get about 6 to 8 hours a day.
2006-06-13 19:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by wildarts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've heard that most people need 8 hours sleep however i myself feel really tired when i wake from a typical 8 hour sleep. Its strange cos i feel more awake and alert should i have a 5 hour sleep!
2006-06-13 18:47:54 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say 6 to 7 a night i am 39 and i get 6 hours a night
2006-06-13 18:28:12 · answer #7 · answered by sunburyrick66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the same as everyone else...I'm 24 & don't consider 30 too old or more in need of rest...
2006-06-13 18:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "ideal" is supposedly 8 hours, but any more than 6 and I feel terrible. I guess it depends how you spend your days!
2006-06-13 18:28:55 · answer #9 · answered by emma99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard that it's not good for ones health to get less than 8 hours - and the hours before midnight are supposed to be the best for some reason !!! hope this helps!
2006-06-13 18:28:28 · answer #10 · answered by M J H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋