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I'm 18 years old. is the recommended about 7 - 8 hours of sleep? any further advice?

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8 hr minimum: The brain is still maturing until 22 or so in women and 25 in males. Sleep requirements vary with physical and mental activity as well as age, so more sleep may be required. Additional rest is needed when issues of poor performance, poor short term memory, sleep walking or talking are noted.

Answered 7/23/2013

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