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in General Factchecking by Apprentice (1.4k points)
According to this link below, for college students, researches have shown that it is best to get 7-9 hours of sleep per night.

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by Novice (810 points)

This is correct. College students should get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults ages 18 to 60 need to get seven or more hours of sleep every night. Even though college students carry many responsibilities in their everyday life, it is essential to get a well-rested night because it will help you function a lot better the next day. This article also provides ways for students to improve their sleep schedules and patterns. 

Article: 

https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/education/how-much-sleep-do-college-students-need

  

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by Apprentice (1.1k points)

This is true. According to the American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, adults from ages 18-60 need atleast 7 hours of sleep for optimal health. Though some people may be able to run on less hours of sleep and some might need more, atleast 7 hours is suggested.

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by Apprentice (1.1k points)

This claim is true. 

According to affordable colleges.org, it states that "[t]ypical college freshmen should sleep 7-9 hours a night" because it promotes better rest for the brain to be able to concentrate.

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/guide-to-sleeping-for-college-students-and-teens/

The learning center also states that 7-9 hours of sleep is recommended.

https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/sleeping-to-succeed/#:~:text=The%20optimal%20amount%20of%20sleep,night%20for%20college%2Daged%20populations.

These are educational and reliable sources, therefore this claim is true.

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by Novice (700 points)

From what I read in the article College students need about 7 or more hours of sleep every night. It is important for college students to have enough sleep, so they can function the next day. It is also important for our circadian rhythm which is very important since that it plays a big role in sleep regulation, body temperature, body digestion, and many other things. Also getting the right amount of sleep helps retain information in your brain. Sleeping the right amount of hours helps your brain store the information in long term memory, so it’s easier to recall later. Sleep is very important for everyone we all just need a different amount of sleep to function to the best of our ability. 

https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/education/how-much-sleep-do-college-students-need

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by Apprentice (1.4k points)

This is true. The optimal amount of sleep for each person may vary, but generally research suggests 7-9 hours per night for college-aged populations.

https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/sleeping-to-succeed/ 

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by Novice (640 points)

Yes, college students should aim to get 7-9 hours of sleep. According to Southern New Hampshire University, you should sleep a certain amount of hours to get to REM sleep and stay with a consistent circadian rhythm. This will help with the best performance. 

How Much Sleep Should a College Student Get? (snhu.edu)

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by Journeyman (2.3k points)
This claim is true. The website that you posted this claim from is the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This is claim is found under the "Tips & Tools" sidebar, which specifically aims to give college students the knowledge and tools they need in order to succeed. The university has no reason to lie.

https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/sleeping-to-succeed/#:~:text=How%20much%20sleep%20do%20you,night%20for%20college%2Daged%20populations.

Also, according to Southern New Hampshire University "adults 18-60 need 7 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period." The bare minimum of sleep you should get is 7 hours, although more sleep certainly wont hurt. This information coincides with the information from the original source.

https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/education/how-much-sleep-do-college-students-need
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by Novice (740 points)

Correct. According to a study found in The National Institute of General Medicine Services, people between the age of 18 and 60 need to be getting seven or more hours of sleep every night. This is to keep the Circadian rhythm balanced because they can influence sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, eating habits and digestion, body temperature, and other important bodily functions. 

Source: https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/fact-sheets/Pages/circadian-rhythms.aspx

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by Novice (740 points)

According to the link below, it is true that college students are suggested to sleep 7-9 hours per night. Moreover, sleep is important because affects our physical health. Sufficient sleep improves our ability to learn new information and form memories and assists in optimal emotional control, decision-making, and social interaction.

https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/sleeping-to-succeed/

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by Novice (780 points)

     This claim is true according to the boisestate.edu saying, "Its recommended that young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 get 7-9 hours of sleep a night." Its also mentioned with in the same article that, "this means that less then 6 hours and more than 11 hours isn't a healthy amount of sleep." Claiming that an abundance of students feel sleepy through out the day proving, "70% of students are not getting a sufficient number numbers of hours of sleep on a regular basis."

https://www.boisestate.edu/student-life/5-1-2-things-about-the-importance-of-sleep-for-college-students/ 

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