A member asked:

How much sleep is essential for my age with moderate physical activity?does a nap for an hour after about 1/2hour after lunch add to weight issues?

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At your age: A nap after lunch is unusual. The prescribed sleep time is between 6 and 8 hours. Weight is a function of diet, not sleep but the ? Necessity for a nap suggests that your metabolism is not commensurate with age!

Answered 1/31/2015

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