2006-10-18 14:13:04 · 22 answers · asked by sir 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
That is a good question. The answer is: the jury is still out.
Most experts will say between 6 to 10 hours of sleep and that depends on the individual. The younger a person is the more REM sleep that they need. The older a person is the more rest they need. There was a Japanesse study that stated that between 6 to 8 hours was ideal and anything over 8 hours actually shortened the life expectancy for adults.
Sleep until you are rested. The longer you spend in REM, the worse you actually feel when you awaken.
2006-10-18 14:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by nurse curtis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8
2006-10-18 21:15:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anywhere from 6 - 8 hours a night for an adult. A child needs anywhere from 8 - 12 hours of sleep per night.
2006-10-18 21:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by Andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors say an average of 8. But it varies person to person. I need 9 hours of sleep. The way to find out on a day you don't have to go anywhere, the night before go to bed at your regular time and sleep until you naturally wake up. Just the day before follow your regular day/work schedule. Don't test this on a day with irregular activity.
2006-10-18 21:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by craftgirl03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi if you sleep 8 hours each day you sleep 1 third of your life. So the less you sleep the more you can party ha ha
2006-10-18 21:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by angiepoolster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on habit and custom. Most need at least 7 hours
and some eight. Also depends on depth of sleep, did you
know that sleep clinics exist to study this matter and to correct
sleeping habits and allow more rest from less sleep?
It may sound strange, but this is a serious medical concern.
2006-10-18 21:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recent studies say depending on your age; children and teens need the most sleep 9-12 hours per day. Adults need (if they are healthy) 7-9 and if they are unhealthy 9-12 until their are recuperated.
Sleep is very important for your body. It repairs damage, restores immunity and promotes good mental clarity.
2006-10-18 21:39:32 · answer #7 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think it will change around the year - according to how many hours of darkness - your job or domestic responsibilities may mean you have a timetable but if you did not, you would sleep longer in the winter when there is less light
2006-10-18 21:32:16 · answer #8 · answered by william john l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5-8 hours a night
2006-10-18 21:15:48 · answer #9 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone is different and as sleep quality differs nightly, so your need will change, but 4- 8 hours is good. Night workers typically need more as the quality of their sleep during the day tends to be poorer - but often they don't get the opportunity to have as much sleep - I know, I am one!
2006-10-19 06:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋