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I'm wondering what is the minimum recommended amount of hours of sleep?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That depends on the: Person's age. Babies need a great deal of sleep. Children need less then babies. Adults require less then children. It is recommended that adults aim for 7.5 to 8 hours of sleep per night. However, some individuals can tolerate considerably less sleep and still function well.

Answered 12/7/2013

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