What is the minimum amount of sleep an adult should get for optimal health?

7 to 9 hours of sleep as an adult to be healthy, on average.

Are antibiotics effective against all types of illnesses?

No, antibiotics only work against bacteria, not viruses. They shouldn't always be given and are not a Wonder potion that cures anything.

How often do antibiotics work against viral infections?

Statistically, 80-90% of the time, antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections.

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I'm a little late to the reddit game but we just created the subreddit dr. Mike spelled out please someone instantly shared with me in a private message that there is a thread with the question posed to the doctors of Reddit what is something that you wish everyone knew about their body has 16,000 responses I'm about to weigh in on this react to what people are saying are you ready I'm ready bear are you ready [Music] what do I want people to know about there but you need 7 to 9 hours of sleep as an adult I don't want to hear people say that they think they function better on five hours becaus...

FAQ

Q: What is the minimum amount of sleep an adult should get for optimal health?
A: 7 to 9 hours of sleep as an adult to be healthy, on average.
Q: Are antibiotics effective against all types of illnesses?
A: No, antibiotics only work against bacteria, not viruses. They shouldn't always be given and are not a Wonder potion that cures anything.
Q: How often do antibiotics work against viral infections?
A: Statistically, 80-90% of the time, antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections.

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