2006-08-15 22:09:22 · 24 answers · asked by Webby boy 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
You need lesser of sleep as you age, or as your metabolism rate drops.
Infant - 12 to 14 hours a day
child - 10 hours
teen - 8 to 9 hours
Adult - 6 to 8 hours
Beyond 60 yrs old - 6 hours
2006-08-15 22:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by Geo C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Varies by age. Adults used to be recommended to have 8 hours a night, but now studies have shown that people who sleep 7 hours a night rather than 8 actually live longer!
Personally I sleep either very little, like 20 minutes or so (grr insomnia) or up to 14 hours...
2006-08-15 23:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around 8 hours is the average, but it depends a lot on your age. For example, newborn babis sleep almost 24 hours a day, while the elder only need 5 or so.
It also depends on each person. I know people who can sleep a lot. Personally I need 9-10 hours.
2006-08-15 22:20:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anywhere between 7 and 9 hours. Each person is a bit different. I am sure that we would all be getting more sleep if we were not on here answering questions in the wee hours of the morning....I just cannot sleep...so here I am again messing up another daily recommended of....
2006-08-15 22:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between 6 & 8 hours
2006-08-15 22:15:24 · answer #5 · answered by mick987g 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
6 to 8 hours a night. The younger you are the more sleep you should get every night.
2006-08-15 22:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by christina J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scientific surveys says that one must sleep atleast for 8 hrs.
To prove: Ideal is to sleep from 9 pm to 5 am ie. 8 hours.
2006-08-15 22:39:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 to 10 hours on the average
2006-08-15 22:25:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 hours of sleep
2006-08-15 23:40:11 · answer #9 · answered by icee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well at least 8+ depends on whether you're an adult or kid
On the average, most teenagers need around 9 hours of sleep each night. ...
2006-08-15 22:14:37 · answer #10 · answered by ..// wiinter ]] 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋