Is 7 hours sleep okay?

Question

Or 8 hours is really the minimum?

Answer 1

Lack of sleep has gone on to become one of the most troubling problems for many women. Most women do not get the required amount of sleep which affects their productivity throughout the day. Health professionals recommend that adults need at least 7-8 hrs of sleep each night. For children, at least 9 hrs of sleep and sometimes more depending on their age, is recommended.


Overlooking the single most important thing you can do for your health is easy with all the clamor surrounding various health products in the marketplace. But good-quality sleep goes far and beyond those products when it comes to restoring your health. And best of all, sleep is free.


Organizing your life so you get the highest quality sleep possible is well worth the effort. And quantity doesn't necessarily equal quality: You may sleep for many hours, but if your sleep isn't deep enough, or if your sleep cycle is disturbed, you may still be at greater risk for illness. A simple way to gauge the quality of your sleep is to see how refreshed you feel when you wake up



How much sleep is right for you?

Some people feel fine with 4 hours of sleep, and others require up to 10. Older people tend to need less sleep than younger adults; children and teens need the most. The right amount of sleep for you is the amount that allows you to awake refreshed and have energy throughout the day.


Some experts say that you are sleeping the right amount for you if you do not need an alarm clock to wake you in the morning. Others suggest that you note how long you sleep during vacation--when you do not have to get up at a certain time--and use that schedule as a guide. During the first part of your vacation, you may sleep longer to make up for a prior lack of sleep, but the length of time you sleep after vacationing for a few days is probably the best amount for you

Five keys to optimal sleep


Rise and shine. Spending a few minutes in the early morning sun helps your biological clock align itself with the cycles of nature. Bright morning light stimulates the release of serotonin, the hormone of wakefulness, and helps the brain reduce levels of melatonin, the sleep hormone.



Have your evening meal early. Finish your evening meal by 6 or 6:30 p.m. so your body's digestive processes can be at rest when you go to bed. If you need to change your meal times earlier in the day to do this, then work backward accordingly.



Go to bed at 10 p.m. Your body was designed to sync with the cycles of nature -- including daylight and darkness -- with the optimal time for sleep falling between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. If you're in the habit of staying up much later than 10 p.m., begin getting up progressively earlier by a few minutes each morning, over several days. This will make it easier to go to bed earlier in the evening until you reach your target.



Reduce stimulants. If you find it difficult to get to sleep around 10 p.m., try cutting stimulants out of your diet -- particularly caffeine products like coffee, chocolate and black tea -- even in the morning. These take a long time to be eliminated from your body, and their effects can linger into the evening.



Quiet your mind. If your body is tired but your mind is active, try meditation or prayer. But don't make it hard work; use a simple and gentle form, such as repetition of a thought or phrase, or just focus on following your breath in and out. Relaxation music is another excellent way to soothe an anxious or active mind.

Answer 2

Sure 7 hours is fine if it works for your body. if you are tired all the time maybe you need more sleep. Some only need 6. but roughly they say 8 hours is good. But that is just an average. I personally need like 12 hours of good solid sleep... which means if I do go to bed now, I am going to be sleeping until 3 in the afternoon.

Answer 3

It depends on you. If you feel refreshed after 7 hours then it's plenty.

I personally need 8+ to feel human! ;)

Answer 4

Seven is okay if that's all you need. Seven to eight hours is what most people need. Some people are okay with five or six hours, others need nine or ten hours.

Answer 5

it depends on how much you need to get through the day. some need only 4 hrs of sleep.

Answer 6

depends on person, some people need more, some less
8 hours is the average

Answer 7

It is really best to get 8 but if your body can tolerate it then fine...its just up to your body.

Answer 8

ya need less as ya grow older...I can run on 2 hrs

Answer 9

its more than enough keep partying til 4 am