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Do we really need to sleep a cetain number of hours at a time, or is it just personal choice?
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Ideal sleep duration: Yes, most adults should sleeping approximately 7 to 8 hours per night whether they are 21 years old or a 100 years old. It is a myth that we need less sleep as we age. Furthermore, there is strong data indicating that individuals, regardless of their medical history, are at a 3x higher risk of mi, stroke, or angina if they sleep less than 7 hours per night.
Answered 10/4/2016
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