2007-01-08 15:11:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
No, ask your doctor if you don't believe me, the body sleeps for the amount of time it requires. Many people sleep only 3-5 hours per night with absolutely no ill effects whatsoever.
It depends on how active you are and particularly how old you are also. The older a person gets, generally the less sleep they require.
Babies sleep for almost the whole day whereas a ninety year old will commonly sleep for around 4.
Needing 8 hours of sleep is a complete myth . .an old wive's tale if you prefer.
2007-01-08 15:22:50 · answer #1 · answered by Chris G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sleep is sill not fully understood an it's full of misconceptions.
Recently I read a good study that showed a full 6.5hrs of sleep is the sweet spot, as those people lived the longest. Keep in mind that's actual sleep time, so if it takes you 30mins to fall asleep, then you need to lay down 7hrs before your alarm kicks in.
The magical "8hrs" is a myth that's never been proven, or disproved aside from the study I mention, sorry I don't have a url for it.
2007-01-08 15:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by TravisO 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Greetings
Well, it depends on your age. Sleep early and cover your 8 hrs
sleep. Children and old people needs more sleep. You can recover your sleep during day time. Do not eat junky food. A cup of milk before sleep will help you a lot, Be sure wash your mouth and teeth well. Old saying; NEVER GO TO BED WITH ANGER
2007-01-08 15:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by nasim 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
But there is studies shown that sleeping at least 8hours a day will not cause you to be fat in the mid 40s and 50s.
2007-01-08 15:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, but if you sleep 7 or 8 hours a night, you will
2007-01-08 15:14:21 · answer #5 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You would be less stressed. Your body and mind need sleep to heal from the day before.
2007-01-08 15:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is how i see it.......yes you do live longer....cause you are awake more hours...making your days longer...when your asleep your not really living your sleeping.....the more you sleep...the shorter the days....the less you sleep the longer the day....makes sense?....and if your meaning age wise...if you'll live longer...no one knows how long they are gonna live.....you can die at a young age...meaning that if you slept less and died at a young age...then sleeping less hours didnt mean you were going to live longer....and if you die at an old age....its not cause you slept less......you get it?....think about it...
2007-01-08 15:26:27 · answer #7 · answered by mspain719 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5-7 hours is way too little.
It should be from 7-9 hours. (yes, those extra hours make a huge difference)
2007-01-08 15:15:52 · answer #8 · answered by sir_camm 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, experts recommend at least 8 hour to live longer.
Also, your diet and physical exercise is just as important!
2007-01-08 15:21:59 · answer #9 · answered by traderb550 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on your health
2007-01-08 15:15:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anna Bananna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋