Is Seven Hours Enough Sleep? Your Age Changes the Answer
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The CDC recommends seven or more hours per day for adults ages 18–60. Its ranges are seven to nine hours for ages 61–64 and seven to eight hours for adults 65 and older. These are general recommendations, and sleep quality matters alongside duration.
If your schedule is irregular, try keeping your wake time consistent for a week. Notice how long you take to fall asleep, whether you wake repeatedly and how rested you feel in the morning. A brief sleep diary makes those patterns easier to spot.
Talk with a healthcare provider if sleep problems persist or you regularly feel sleepy during the day despite getting enough time in bed.
Source
CDC: About Sleep
