How long is a power nap?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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10-20 mins

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Is 5 hours of sleep enough?

It isnt enough,7-8 hrs of sleep is required for bodys effective functioning

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How much sleep do you need by age?

School-age children (ages 6-13) need 9-11 hours.Most adults need 7 to 9 hours. Older adults (ages 65 and older) need 7-8 hours of sleep each day.

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I'm thinking about switching to night shifts for 2 weeks every couple of months. Do you think this could mess with my biological clock or have any negative effects on my health?

Ideally not adviced,but if you hav no option can work but mainta healthy diet and adequate physical activity

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