On average how many hours of sleep do you need?

Question

to ensure that i wake up without bags under my eyes and still feel tired

Answer 1

The first answer was right.

The commonly given figure of eight hours is actually too much. A huge study a few years ago showed that people who slept less than 4 hours a night, or more than 7 hours, lived shorter lives than those on 5 - 6 hours.

I've heard of people training themselves to sleep less. If you're used to 8 hours but want to sleep less you need to start reducing it a little at a time. You'll feel more tired a first, but in the long run the science shows you'll be healthier and more alert.

Answer 2

8

Answer 3

Personally, I aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep if I want to look fresh the next morning without bags under my eyes. But have a quick read of this:

An American study linked life spans with sleep amount and found that those who sleep 4 to 7 hours live longer, with those sleeping less than 4 or more than 9 hours having about a 30% increased chance of early death, similar to moderate obesity[1]. However, The National Sleep Foundation maintains that 8 hours of sleep is optimal, claiming improved performance in tests, reduced risk of accidents and a better immune system.[citation needed] A widely publicized 2003 study[2] performed at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine demonstrated that cognitive performance declines with less than eight hours of sleep.

Answer 4

10

Answer 5

Average hours for an adult is 6 to 8 hrs. But if u always dream while sleeping, especially nightmares, u will tend to feel tired. as for the eye bags, do not drink any form of water before sleep. if required, drink warm water an hour b4 bedtime.

Answer 6

Ideally 8 hours sleep a night but they say that 1 hours sleep before midnight is worth 2 after!

Answer 7

Every person is a little different, but the average is 7-8 hours for adults, more for adolescents. Just as important as how long you sleep is that you go to bed and get up at the same time every day.

Answer 8

8 hours

Answer 9

I asked a doctor the same question and she told me that u need to sleep about 7-8 hours and not stay up late

Answer 10

It depends on your age. If you're younger you need more sleep. An average adult needs about 8 though. To help get rid of those bags just in case you don't get enough sleep, because none of us do, try St. Ives Stress Gel. It works pretty well.