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Is it true or false adult only need 1 hour and 30 min of sleep?
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False, The average requirement for peak intellectual and physical performance in adults is 6-7 hours and more in growing kids.
Answered 1/12/2023
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Your reference has to do with REM sleep, a sleep stage that is estimated to combine for about 90 min at a minimum per night, overall sleep time should be at least 6-7 h as previously mentioned.
Answered 1/14/2023
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False. On average an adult needs 8 hours of sleep for optimal health.
Answered 1/12/2023
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