How much sleep do people need?

Answer 1

for a baby - no such thing For a toddler - should get 12-14 hours per day for kids age 5+ - should get 10-12 hours per day for teenagers - 12 hours is acceptable (their hormones are changing and new studies show they need more sleep than they are getting now) Adults - personal decision, at least 8 hours, but more than 12 makes you groggy and too much sleep can cause depression (from a chemical imbalance).

Answer 2

"you should get about 8-10 hous each night"

I think everyone is different.....I think you should just get up when you've had enough. That could be 4 hrs...could be 12hrs...especially if you're a teenager.LOL

Answer 3

It varies. 6-8 hours is what is considered to be the idea range but, it can vary greatly between people. Try to find a range that works with your schedule. The best way to tell if you are getting enough sleep is when you wake up naturally near the time you are supposed to get up.

It depends on your age. Children aged 0-6 need 10-12 hours each night, ages 7-12 need 9-10 hours, and adults need around 8 hours.

Answer 4

The amount of sleep, however, varies within very wide limits from individual to individual. Normally, seven to eight hours of sleep every night is adequate for most people. Some, however, do well with four to five hours because their sleep is deeper and more refreshing.

The sleep of the elderly is often punctuated by brief periods of wakefulness during the night. IN such cases it is the quality rather than the quantity which is most affected. With age, there is gradual reduction of periods of deep

sleep. The older person, therefore, gets roused easier. Sleep requirements also diminish with ageing. From nine hours of sleep per night at the age of 12 the average sleep needs decrease to eight hours at the age of 20 , seven hours at 40 , six and half hours at 60 and six hours at 80.