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.
In addition to age, other factors can affect how many hours of sleep you need. For example: 1  Pregnancy. 2  Changes in a woman's body during early pregnancy can increase the need for sleep. 3  Aging. 4  Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as younger adults. 5  As you get older, however, your sleeping patterns might change.