Sleep X Number of Hours - How Much Sleep Is Needed for Adults
Author: Dominic Lin Date posted: Mar 02, 2010 Article views: 67 Wordcount: 343 Re-Publish
How much sleep is needed for adults? This is a commonly asked question. The exact answer may be different for each individual depending upon many different factors. Every individual has a different lifestyle and levels of physical activity. Some people can maintain good health with only 7 hours of sleep, while others may need up to 9 or 10 hours of sleep to stay healthy. Generally, 8 hours of sleep is recommended for every adult to maintain a healthy life.
Our work and physical activity during the day affects our drowsiness. Many other important factors also affect the amount of sleep we need. For example if we participate in a strenuous activity during the day, we may need some extra sleep that night. On the other hand, if the day is very inactive, as a result we may feel more sleepy but in retrospect - less sleep is required to feel good the next morning.
We spend more than 30 percent of our lives in our sleep. A good mattress can relax our body and recharge us more quickly than an improper or wrong mattress. Hence the choice of mattress and its foundation is also very important.
Another factor that affects our sleep is temperature. A hot place can make us sleepy while a very cold place may hinder our sleep. One may also lose sleep due to anxiety. If you worry too much about your work or for some other reason, it may affect your sleep in a bad way. Sleep is vital to stay healthy as it refreshes and relaxes both our body as well as our mind.
A good sleep of 8 or 9 hours can keep you fresh and alert, while lack of sleep can make a person confused and reduce our work efficiency. I always feel a bit grumpy if I don't get a proper sleep of at least 7 hours a day. The number can vary according to our body needs and type of work. So if you want to be healthy, alert and reduce drowsiness then nothing works better than a good sleep.
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