How much sleep do you really need?

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grimkeeperus	"Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise." B.F. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jeffrey	6 hours tops for me, but I have a high metabolism, always busy and one step ahead of myself. If I am sick then it is 7-9 hours, but I rarely get sick. Nothing worse than losing sleep though....good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

arun_in_dreams	8 hrs Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

raniaisak	i think about 8 hours Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

seducter_L	an oridinary life requires 6-8 hours of sleep but a busy working life requires maximum of 5 hours. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

strongswordmedia	6-12 depending on age. if you are an adult you should get at least 7 everynight to maintain proper health. if you are getting less - it will catch up with you later in life. I am 33 and 8 hours is optimal for me, although after exercise or stress I can sleep up to 10 and in rare times even 12. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Vijay Miriyala	For Adults 6 to 8 Hours For Children At least 8 Hours Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

virgindam	it depends 4m age to age like a baby needs 20hrs sleep 2 child between 1 to 3 needs 12 hrs sleep 4 to 18 needs 8 hrs 19 to 55 need 6 hrs n old ones need 4 hrs it also depends on climate thanku n bye Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

missmidas	it is said that most people can get by with 5 hours sleep but there a those that do require at least 8 hours Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

peternal	Everyone knows that you always need 5 minutes more... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mughal	Eight hours for a young man enough in 24-hours Five hours for a old man enough in 24-hours Fourteen hours for a baby enough in 24-hours Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sgg10803	8 hours Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fitzash2k	6-9 hours are the outside limits for regular night's sleep. Some very healthy people require little sleep and some people never FEEL rested regardless of how many hours of sleep they have. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bluvampier	hi! 8 hrs Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

David Machiavello	During Basic Training at the US Air Force Academy, we were only required to have at minimum 4hrs of sleep. From what other military members that I've talked to, that seems to be the normal amount of sleep (on average) during Basic Training. I guess Uncle Sam says we need 4hrs and still be able to fight. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

miranda_dawn_wooten	the human body has cycles of even numbers: If you get 2,4,6,or 8, hours you will feel great. If you sleep an odd number 1,3,5,7 you will feel like you did'n get the sleep you needed. Try it keep track of your sleep cycles and prove to yourself Miranda Dawn Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*~~Evoluchun~~*	i think somewhere around 7 to 8 hrs a day to funtion properly... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

oka_moka2000	the best time we must sleep is 8 hours in 24ours daily Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

grunge.rocker	I could sleep 12 hours every night and then still be tired the next night! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Operator	6 to 8 hours a day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ms osagesacramento	5-8 hours and I am totally awake and ready for my day. Some people however need more or less. I suppose it depends. We are all different and need different things. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shanen_valerie	8 to 10 hours so ur mind can relax Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

IMRAN.TV	More than most Americans get in today's hectic life. Imran Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Manu Nair	jus around 10hrs wud b enough 4 me... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Abhyudaya	People are answering about how much sleep do you want? It is infinte We NEED 6-8 hrs per day Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

johnson4730	In reality you dont need any sleep at all. While I was military on the hunt for Bin Laden, the military gave us "performance enhancers" these allowed us to stay awake and alert for five days at a time. We took sleeping pills to counter the effects. However we only slept about 7 hours, every five days. In my opinion withe enough enhancements you really dont require sleep at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

labo	7 hours per night. Studies have shown that people who slept more than 7 hours or less than 6 had a higher chance of dying that those who slept 6-7 hours per night. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rubescentman	depends on how hard you work, if your a lazy bum then only 6-7 hours. If you are a hard worker then about 8-9 hours. This is all minimums too. You really should just get as much as you can. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rebel7rednecks@sbcglobal.net	Well it has to do with your age. The younger you are you need more sleep and the older (unbeliveably) less. Teenagers need about 8 or 9 hours more if possible! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Richard	If you mean an adult human, perhaps 6 to 10 hours. Some people, however, are well rested after a much shorter time period. These people are called "short sleepers." Some only require two and a half to four hours of sleep in 24 hours (this is every night, not a special occasion). I am more curious as to what prompted the question. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JING	Experts recommend a range of 7-9 hours of sleep each night for adults of every age. While sleep patterns change as people age, the amount of sleep adults need remains constant. At the same time, sleep experts are united in their assessment that getting enough sleep is essential to health and well-being. For sleep to be rejuvenating, you should get your sleep in one uninterrupted block of time. Disruptive sleep is not restorative and will cause drowsiness. Six hours of good, solid sleep is often more restorative than eight hours of poor, fragmented sleep. Children need a lot more sleep than adults do because they’re constantly growing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No