Although the Equal Protection Clause does not offer protection against discriminatory laws promulgated by the president, Congress, or federal administrative agencies, the Supreme Court has interpreted the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment to provide such protection (Bolling v.
Teenagers (14 to 17 years): 8 to 10 hours of sleep. Young adults (18 to 25 years): 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Adults (26 to 64 years): 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Older adults (65 years or older): 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Although most men and women need about seven to eight hours of sleep per night, their sleep patterns are generally different.
Along with the physical changes that occur as we get older, changes to our sleep patterns are a part of the normal aging process. As people age they tend to have a harder time falling asleep and more trouble staying asleep than when they were younger. It is a common misconception that sleep needs decline with age. In fact, research demonstrates that our sleep needs remain constant throughout adulthood.